A heavy snowfall can turn your prettiest evergreen into a bent, split, stressed-out mess overnight. One storm is all it takes for branches to splay, tops to snap, and shrubs to never look the same again. The frustrating part is that most snow load problems are preventable with a little prep and a few cheap tools. You don’t need specialty gear or a landscaping crew—you just need the right timing and a couple of smart habits. Here are ten practical, frugal ways to protect your evergreens before snow load damage ruins months (or years) of growth.
