A Winter Blanket

While in a taxi in Beijing, I was reminded that some of our Michigan plants need a little winter protection too. Some boxwood varieties are especially susceptible to winter injury from snow.

 After a particularly big and heavy snow, it is always a good idea to shake branches that may be looking a little saggy from the weight. This can prevent breakage. Rhododendrons and azaleas benefit from a burlap cover to block the wind. This is about as close as we can get to a snuggie for plants.