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Plant Protection

Sometimes, Mother Nature is our best friend, providing all of the essentials we need to grow beautiful and productive gardens.

Other times, well, let’s just say that even our best friends aren’t always there when we need them.

When that happens—when the weather takes an unexpected turn and spring feels like winter—you may find yourself transplanting delicate plants from the frosty outdoors to the climate controlled indoors.

But that isn’t always an option—or even a desirable choice. Which is where outdoor protection comes in.

The first step is to know your plants. If you don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of these things, try to make it a point to check the temperature tolerance of plants when you buy them. Keeping the plant tags in an easy-to-find place can save you some Internet searching.

Next, when you find that the temperature has shifted into the danger zone, our Season Starter Wall-o-water Plant Protector can help. These self-standing wonders—each 17” wide and 18” high—absorb heat during daylight and release it in evening, keeping your vegetable plants cozy without transplanting. Even under freezing conditions, the Season Starter does the job, melting snow as it insulates. Think of it as your plant’s own igloo.

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Strategic use of the Season Starter—which comes three to an order—also allows you to start your planting a few months early.

Another bonus: The Season Starter doesn’t just protect from the cold, it also protects from the heat on excessively hot summer days, absorbing the sun’s rays and controlling the interior temperature.

One more tip: While the visible portion of the plant may seem to be the only vulnerable spot when nasty weather hits, remember that the roots can also be impacted by the cold. Consider surrounding the plant’s base with mulch or hay and even the bed with a tarp or blanket.

Putting these together—the right product and the right strategy—pays off come picking time.

Extend The Growing Season

If you’re anxious to get a head start on the growing season, or extend your fall crops, surround your plants with the new, taller Wall-O-Water plant wraps called Season Starters. These cylindrical insulators can be used all season, like a quilt at the foot of your bed, for extra warmth when it’s needed.

Wall-O-Water Season Starters are $8.50 for a three-pack and they’ll protect your plants all the way down to 16 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Wall-O-Water Season Starter is a great option for anyone without a greenhouse. It helps heat-loving vegetables by providing a cozy blanket during chilly nights.

Reduce foliage stress and increase each plants production when warm days alternate with cooler nights by using the Wall-O-Water Season Starter. This cone-shaped, water-filled sleeve offers effective insulation for the plant. It helps your tomatoes and peppers retain their hard-won warmth from the sun once evening arrives.

The Wall-O-Water Season Starter works wonderfully and keeps your plant from freezing at night and works as a greenhouse during the day. It keeps fickle weather from affecting your planting schedule.

It is important for gardeners to watch the weather reports and keep an eye out for predicted frosts. If a frost is suspected, simply covering plants in the late afternoon or early evening can protect them from freezing night temperatures. Or opt for the Wall-O-Water Season Starter, so that you don’t have to worry about an unexpected cold snap.

With the Wall-O-Water Season Starter, it provides extra warmth to get your warm-season transplants through cool nights. It’s recommend to set up the rings one week before planting to warm the soil.  Next, fill the Wall-O-Water Season Starter rings two-thirds full with water, allowing the top to fold in like a tepee. Plant 3- to 4-inch transplants within each ring. After several weeks, the plant will reach through the top opening, at which point you fill the rings completely with water. You can leave the Wall-O-Water Season Starter rings in place up to a month after the last frost, providing extra warmth on cool nights. Each ring encircles an 18-inch area and lasts three to five years.

The result of using Wall-O-Water to protect your early transplants will result in a phenomenal harvest and possibly the first tomato in your neighborhood.