Follow three simple steps to protect your garden flowers from frost this winter - Mirror Online

It's no secret that many Brits love their gardens.

They add some colour to your home, look pretty and always brighthen up summer days when you want to sit outside. But, when the weather turns colder, it can be hard to get them looking nice.

Wet and cold weather can hinder our plants, which can lead to them looking a little shabby. But, fear not, as a gardening guru has revealed a simple way you can protect your plants during the winter months.

To fight the frost, Laura, known as @wkndgardener on TikTok, said you need to do one simple thing - invest in nifty covers. If you have any tender plants that need protecting, she said the simple trick will help protect them from any potential winter freezes.

In a candid clip, Laura said you need to do three simple things, which include:

Once you've completed these simple tasks, you just need to hope for the best, but some protection is always better than none at all.

People seemed to think it was a great idea, and many garden fans seem to use them. At B&Q you can snap up lengths for the cloth for as little as £9.99.

When it comes to whether they work, they can when properly applied. They can protect frost sensitive plants from the cold, even when the temperatures really dip.

The cloths can also be left on the plants for an extended period of time without causing any damage to your plants. For the best results, ensure the cloth touches the ground around all the edges.

One way to weigh them down is by using bricks or pavers, but it's essential to make sure the cloth doesn't directly touch your plants. It's vital you leave space between them.

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