Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
are established plants, however, they have
fleshy root systems that act as food storage
units that will help them to survive. When the
risk of adverse weather conditions are over,
they can be pruned back, if necessary to the
ground. If strappy leaved plants (monocots)
are damaged, the tips of the leaves are most
likely to be affected. Remove the dead parts
as the leaf will not regrow from the tip (see
Figure 4.100).
If herbaceous species are newly planted, they
are unlikely to recover. That is just one of the
many trials of working with nature.
Herbaceous species that are sensitive to frost
should be planted in late spring so that they
can establish their root system over the
growing season. If well cared for, this will
make them strong enough to survive the next
winter. If not, perhaps you need to rethink
your plant selection.
