GARDENING BY THE MOON
WATER NOW BEFORE FREEZING TEMPERATURES IN HOUSTON AREA
Submitted by
Dr. Robert E. Moon
February, 2022
A period of freezing night temperatures in the thirties is being predicted starting Thursday.
The good news is that day time temperatures are going to be above freezing.
To protect your plant material, turn your irrigation on and give your plants a thorough
watering. Once you have watered, turn your irrigation off. You do not want to create ice on
your plants during freezing temperatures.
If you want to cover tender plant material, make sure to use a cloth fabric and not plastic for
effectiveness. I normally do not cover plant material but I do water before any period of
freezing temperatures. Your less cold tolerant container plants will need to be hand
watered and either covered or moved into the garage until temperatures moderate.
By watering now, this will help prevent plant damage during this cold event.
