When temperatures drop for winter, many a gardener’s eyes will start scouting their plants to ensure every last one is sufficiently protected against frosts. I have seen a so-called gardening ‘hack’ of using festive lights to help plants, but can it truly be an effective way? Do Christmas lights keep plants warm enough for them to survive the winter outdoors?
To find out, I take a deep dive into this potential method to discover if it is a potentially untapped way to protect plants from frost and create a beautiful festive atmosphere, or if it is just a social media trend best described as all style and no substance.
