Keeping plants safe during winter needn't be expensive. There are several cost-effective and cheap ways to protect plants from frost and snow, all of which I have used in my career as a professional gardener. With a little creativity, you can reuse and repurpose household items to safeguard your garden from the worst of the weather, all without breaking the bank.
When working as a professional gardener in London, South Wales and Tuscany, I battled against many freezing winters and challenging conditions. Besides hiding in the shed with a cup of warm coffee, protecting plants was an important task.
