You may have noticed that certain groundcovers and perennials aren’t bouncing back as usual this year.
You’re not alone; we’ve taken notice too—and there’s a good reason why.
This past winter brought very little snow in many regions, which means the natural insulating blanket that protects plants from harsh temperature swings was missing. Without that snow cover, soil temperatures fluctuated more drastically, exposing roots and crowns to freeze-thaw damage.
On top of that, last fall’s drought left many plants entering winter already stressed and underhydrated. When plants don’t have enough moisture heading into dormancy, they’re less equipped to withstand winter’s challenges.
The result? Some groundcovers and perennials have suffered root damage or are simply slower to leaf out due to cumulative stress.
What You Can Do:
🌱Be patient—some plants may still recover with time.
🌱Trim back dead growth to encourage new shoots.
🌱Water consistently when rain is sparce and mulch to regulate soil temps and moisture.
🌱 Call us for a complimentary assessment of your property- with Harvey’s 40+ years experience, he will be able to help you determine what is salvageable and how to nurture it back to health.
Nature’s resilience is remarkable, but a tough season reminds us just how important fall prep and winter snow cover can be!
