The first warm days of March tempt gardeners to bring plants out of winter gardens into the fresh air. But this is where a mistake often hides, which can cost your flowers their life. A single cold night or harsh sun is all it takes for the plants to suffer a shock from which they never recover.
Spring in the garden is full of anticipation. The sun is warming up, the soil is starting to smell, and many gardeners feel like it’s time to move outside. But March can be really treacherous. During the day it can feel like April, while at night temperatures still drop to zero. And it is this difference that is dangerous for more sensitive plants and sometimes decides whether they will survive the new season well or not.
Non-woven fabric is certainly a useful helper not only during unexpected frosts. But it also has its dark sides. Watch the video to find out why you should treat it with care:
The biggest threat comes at night
Many people make the same mistake over and over again. As soon as the first warm days appear, they take the pots outside to the terrace or garden and leave them there without protection. But the March nights are still cold, and even a short night frost can irreversibly damage the plants. This applies mainly to thermophilic species that spent the winter indoors.
But frost is not the only risk. Plants that have been in the basement or hallway for several months, they are not even used to direct sun. If you expose them to strong light without the necessary preparation, their leaves can burn. It only takes a moment and light spots appear on the leaves or they gradually begin to dry.
Experienced gardeners therefore recommend proceeding slowly. It is better to first place the flowers against the wall of the house or in a place where there is shade. A white non-woven fabric can also help, which will protect from the sun and a possible cold morning. The plants will gradually get used to outdoor conditions.
When haste brings disappointment
Mrs. Žaneta Johnová from Jizerek knows her stuff. she got them from her daughter a few years ago and cared for them like a family treasure. When the first spring warming came, she decided to give them some fresh air.
“It was beautiful and I felt that spring was already in full swing. I took them out to the terrace and left them there overnight,” she recalls. But the temperature then dropped below zero in the morning and the plants did not survive the shock. “A sad sight awaited me in the morning. The leaves turned black and were gone within a few days,” he adds.
According to gardeners, hundreds of people have similar experiences every year. At the same time, a few days of patience or simple protection is often enough, and the plants would make it through the season without any problems.
Patience pays off in the spring
Although March is the ideal time for sowing some types of vegetables or herbs, it is better not to hurry with heat-loving flowers. Bring these plants outside gradually and always keep an eye on the weather forecast. If a cold night is imminent, it is safer to bring them back inside or at least cover them. A few extra days can thus decide whether you will enjoy the plants all summer, or whether you will be able to throw them away.
