Bubble wrap: A gardener's secret weapon against frost
Sub-zero temperatures can negatively affect plants growing in the garden. Fortunately, there is a simple way to prevent this, and it involves something that often ends up in our rubbish bins.
Bubble wrap is often associated with the satisfying sensation of popping its bubbles between our fingers. However, it has a completely different use as well. Primarily, it is used to protect items during transport. With its help, we can ensure that nothing gets damaged. Interestingly, it can also be used in the garden. How? Read on to find out.
Bubble wrap is a hit in the garden
Plants left unprotected through the winter may not survive until spring. Unfortunately, sub-zero temperatures can cause many species to suffer irreversible damage. Luckily, a simple trick using bubble wrap can protect them.
All we need to do is wrap the frost-sensitive plants carefully with bubble wrap. It's important to do this thoroughly, making sure not to forget the area near the ground. To secure it, the wrap can be fastened with foil or string to prevent the wind from displacing it.
Moreover, there's no need to buy new bubble wrap straight away. Simply use the wrap from received packages. You can also join several pieces together to wrap a specific plant effectively.
Bubble wrap versus pests in the garden
Bubble wrap is not only useful for protecting plants from frost. It turns out it can also be utilised effectively to deter pests. It is particularly effective in combating voles.
These creatures dig tunnels in the soil, allowing them to reach the roots and bulbs of plants, which they find very tempting. Unfortunately, their feasting often results in irreversible damage to the garden. How can this be prevented?
Simply spread bubble wrap around the plants in the garden, ensuring these pests won’t be able to access them.
