Frost Blankets

Protecting the plants in our gardens against an early frost is an autumn ritual we're all familiar with. Draping the garden with old sheets, plastic and even newspaper for a little protection is the common defense. But there is a product available that makes sheltering our plants from chilly temperatures much easier.

Fabrics often referred to as garden blankets, or quilts, have been designed to help keep vulnerable plants snug in the garden.

Now there are some advantages to using garden blankets over plastic in a fall garden. Plastic can damage plants on warm, sunny days. The heat builds up under the plastic and if it touches the leaves they can be scorched. Unlike plastic sheeting you can leave garden blankets on plants without harming them. The lightweight material allows air, water and sunlight through, all of which are vital for plant growth.

Garden blankets come in various weights. One of the heaviest can provide frost protection down to 24 degrees F.

Not only can they help when frost threatens, but they will also allow your young plants a chance to get off to a good start by protecting them from insects, rabbits, birds, and other wildlife who can make your garden one of their favorite places to snack.

By covering your plants with garden blankets in the fall, you can help to extend the gardening season and since they are so durable, with a little care, you can use them year after year.

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Frost Blankets

PAllen

Reply #6 on : Tue December 29, 2009, 17:27:42

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Gary - gardening supply and seed catalogs are the best places to find frost blankets. There are on-line sources also. Regards,
P. Allen Smith

Frost blankets

Gary Farris

Reply #5 on : Sat December 12, 2009, 06:23:26

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Allen,
I live in southern Tennessee and have been searching for frost blandets at Home Depot and Lowe's for several months. Nobody seems to know about them or how to order them. Could you give me some sources to locate them?

Frost Blankets

Lisa

Reply #4 on : Sun July 05, 2009, 16:10:39

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For the past few years I have been purchasing Frost blankets at Home Depot and Lowes hardware for around $20.00 a roll.

Garden Frost Blanket

PAllen

Reply #3 on : Thu May 07, 2009, 17:47:42

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JJ - if you go to the SOURCE tab of my website and click on DUPONT you will find more information and a link to their website. Regards, P. Allen Smith

Garden frost blanket companies

JJ

Reply #2 on : Tue May 05, 2009, 11:35:21

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I am in need of a Garden Frost Blanket that will provide protection for down in the -24 to -28 Degree range. Could you provide me with the name of some companies that would carry this item and/or the one pictured in your site that is fitted? I couldn't seem to find the proper sites on my own.

Thanks for your time and response
JJ

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melissa mcdonald

Reply #1 on : Wed May 14, 2008, 21:00:53

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where can I purchase some frost blankets , would old shower curtains works just as well.