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How to Winterize Perennials

How to Winterize Perennials

Posted on01. Nov, 2009 by Tonia.

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It is common to use plastic bags full of leaves to insulate flower beds for winter, but I didn’t like that idea {not only because it is not biodegradable, but also because plastic can suffocate the plants.} Burlap is inexpensive and easy to work with, so I chose to use it as a barrier between my plants and the leaves.

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