The National Weather Service has issued the first frost warnings of the season! Most of the time, this isn’t a huge deal, but our community needs to be aware nonetheless.

The biggest risk of a frost is to vegetation. Newly planted perennial plants and flowers may need to be covered to avoid losing them. Those plants that are in raised beds are more likely to die than those planted directly into the ground.

There are steps you can take to make sure your valuable plants survive this first wave of low temperatures.

1: Putting outdoor lamps on your plants can create a warming effect that will keep the air around those plants warmer.

2: Covering plants with a tarp will keep the air inside warmer and take longer for the colder air to get to the roots of the plant. This is a cheap option and companies like Lowes and Home Depot should have the material available to you.

3: Building up a bed with mulch goes a long way toward keeping ground temperatures warmer. This is a cheap and easy fix to keep your plants alive and well.

On Sunday, there is a chance for overnight precipitation, but temperatures will remain in the mid-40s. Monday night, however, is when the potential frost comes into play. Monday into Tuesday will see temperatures dip to around 31 degrees. Tuesday night will see temperatures dip to 37.

We simply wanted to keep you all informed so that you can make the right decisions for your gardens and plants! Stay warm Country Walk!