How do I winterize landscape plants in Michigan?
TimingStart winterizing your landscape plants in Michigan in the fall. Water them frequently before the first hard freeze, especially if the fall has been dry. Once plants have gone dormant, fertilize them with an appropriate fertilizer for the plant type. It is important to wait until the plant is dormant, so as not to encourage new growth with the fertilizer.MulchMulch your landscape plants well. Use straw, hay, wood chips or whatever mulch you prefer. The mulch will help the plant retain moisture in the roots as well as prevent weed growth in the spring.CoveringWrap evergreen shrubs in canvas or burlap to protect them from the wind.
