How to Protect Your Florida Garden From a Freeze – 5 Must Know Tips

In today’s video, I’m walking you through five simple, must-know ways to winter-proof your Florida garden. Even in our subtropical climate, those surprise cold snaps can take a toll on tender plants and young trees—so I’m sharing the exact techniques I use in my own landscape to keep everything thriving through the chill. We’ll talk about protecting cold-sensitive plants, choosing the right coverings, watering strategies before a freeze, how to use mulch the right way, and the little tricks that make a big difference when temperatures dip. Whether you’re in Zone 9 or 10, these tips will help you prepare your garden with confidence. If you love tropicals, keep a Florida-friendly garden, or simply want to protect your investment, this video will give you clear steps to safeguard your landscape all winter long. Let’s get your garden ready for the season! https://amzn.to/44bc88k lights Plant covers https://amzn.to/4iGMiik 👉 New here? Watch this short video to learn our design process and the 3 ways we work with clients:    • Our 3 Services - Design & Installation - D...   https://amzn.to/44eEy1j https://amzn.to/48DgYwC https://amzn.to/4avnLec fungicide 🌿 Landscape Design Services by Construction Landscape Co. 1. Design + Installation (Local Service Area Only) If you’re located in our Florida service area—including Jupiter, Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Sebastian, Melbourne, and Viera—we handle everything from start to finish, including your custom landscape design and full professional installation. 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Call/Text: 772-290-2332 🌐 Website: constructionlandscapeinc.com 2. Design-Only (Available Across Florida) Get a custom 3D landscape rendering and a detailed CAD plan you can use for installation. These plans clearly outline the plant placement, quantities, sizing, and spacing, as well as care and maintenance instructions—perfect for DIYers or for handing off to your installer. 📧 Email: [email protected] (Please include your phone number if you email us) 📞 Call/Text: 772-290-2332 3. Virtual Consult with Jennifer Schedule a one-hour video call with Jennifer to walk through your space, ask questions, and get expert advice tailored to your garden or property layout. 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Call/Text: 772-290-2332 ⸻ 🛠 Tools & Products We Recommend ✅ Beuta Landscape Edging: https://beuta.com/?sca_ref=5366334.4F 🛒 Shop Our Favorite Garden Tools & Supplies on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/construct... ⸻ 🌺 About Our Family Business With over 25 years of experience in Florida landscaping, I work alongside my husband, our son Bryce—who helps with design consults and our YouTube videos—and our daughter-in-law Marissa, who runs our office. We’re a small, family-owned company passionate about creating sustainable, beautiful resort-style gardens and helping others feel confident in their landscape choices. ⸻ 💬 Questions or Comments? Thanks for watching today’s video! If you found it helpful, feel free to drop a comment—we try to respond and help however we can. 📲 Follow Along on Instagram: @true.gardener_ ⸻ 🎵 Music Credit: Music: Early Hours Musician: @iksonmusic