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Winter Plant Protection: Safeguarding Your Plants in the Capital District
When the colder months arrive, keeping your plants safe from frost, cold winds, and extreme cold temperatures is vital for ensuring their health into the spring. Grasshopper Gardens offers a comprehensive winter plant protection program that protects everything from tender plants to woody shrubs. As a local business serving Albany, Saratoga Springs, and the Capital District, we’re your trusted experts in plant protection, snow removal, and winter care, helping you prepare for the harsh winter conditions.
Winter Plant Protection
What’s Included in Our Winter Plant Protection Services
Our program covers everything your landscape needs to make it through a Capital District winter. We wrap susceptible shrubs and evergreens in burlap to block drying winds, apply anti-desiccant treatments to reduce moisture loss, and mulch around root zones to insulate against freeze-thaw cycles. We also install protective screens around ornamental plantings vulnerable to deer and rabbit damage. Every plan is customized to your property. We assess which plants need protection and build a service schedule around your landscape.
The Benefits of Investing in Winter Plant Protection
Skipping winter prep can mean costly replacements come spring. Professional plant protection keeps your landscape looking its best year after year:
- Preserve your investment — protect the shrubs, trees, and plantings you’ve already put time and money into
- Reduce spring recovery time — plants that overwinter well bounce back faster and with more vigor
- Prevent deer and rabbit browsing — avoid the damage that’s most common when food sources are scarce
- Guard against winter burn — burlap wrapping and anti-desiccants stop evergreens from drying out in harsh winds
- Protect root systems — mulching around the base of plants insulates against deep frost and soil heaving
- Save on replacements — well-protected plants rarely need to be pulled and replanted after a hard winter
Why Grasshopper Gardens
We’ve been caring for landscapes across the Capital District for over 33 years, which means we know exactly what a Saratoga Springs winter can do to an unprotected garden. Our team takes the time to understand your landscape, assess what’s most at risk, and apply the right protection for each plant type and location. You’ll work with the same knowledgeable crew season after season, so nothing gets overlooked. When spring arrives, your garden will be ready to thrive.
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Winter Protection for Every Plant
Our winter plant protection program includes a full range of services to help your plants survive the tough winter weather. From providing frost cover to protecting plant roots, we ensure that your tender plants, new growth, and shrubs are shielded from frost damage, cold winds, and the drying effects of winter sun. Grasshopper Gardens’ Winter Protection Program also provides defense against common winter threats that can damage your plants during the cold months:
Deer Browsing – Deter deer from feeding on shrubs and evergreens.
Rabbit Damage – Prevent rabbits from chewing bark and stems.
Winter Burn – Reduce drying and browning caused by cold, dry winds.
Our expert team uses high-quality materials like bark mulch, frost protection fabric, and burlap screens to create effective layers of protection for your garden. If you’re caring for individual plants, flower buds, or young trees, we tailor our services to meet the specific needs of your landscape. With Grasshopper Gardens, you can rest easy knowing your plants are protected through the coldest months.
What Our Customers Are Saying
“The landscape project completed by Grasshopper exceeded our expectations. The crew assigned to our project listened to our ideas, then using their combined experience improved on the overall design to give our yard an outstanding look. Very impressed with the total company experience, from start to finish, and will certainly use them on all future projects.”
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“It was a great season for my lawn….looking forward to another great season for 2020!”
Judith R. 
“We are very happy with the service we received. Your employees take pride of the work they do. Thank you.”
Angela A.
“The same as always. As I keep telling the people around here, ‘With Grasshopper you always get what you pay for, and more’.”
Jim B.
“Jeremy is a very nice young man. He does a great job and is friendly and courteous. I hope he continues to do my lawn service next year!”
Laurie W.
We have just completed a “ hardscape” project at our new home. The patio with fire pit and walkways to entrances could not have turned out better. Our salesman David was most responsive. The crew, which was headed by Shannon and complimented by Rob and Dawson, responded to our every request with “ sure, no problem”. They were truly artists in creating our free form design. What a pleasure it is to work with theses gentlemen and such a wonderful company. We can not recommend them highly enough! We will enjoy their work for years to come! Thank you to all at Grasshopper Gardens!
James C.
“This is my first year with the company and I was pleased with the service and the technician was knowledgeable and friendly.”
Nina G.
“Grasshopper does beautiful, beautiful work. All the crews from maintenance to building and installing are professional, responsive, neat and super hardworking. They all have an artistic eye and our property, which is both landscaped by and maintained by Grasshopper, looks stunning. The beautiful sunset terraces we had built last year are phenomenal!”
Stuart B. 
Our yard was was completely damaged from a drainage install we had done and we have clay soil which is the absolute worse to deal with. We literally needed a whole new lawn installed from front to back. Grasshopper Gardens was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Whether I was speaking to someone from the office or the two men who came and did all the hard work, everyone was so professional and courteous. They did such an amazing job leveling out our yard (which was definitely not easy, even breaking up clumps of clay by hand) laying down the top soil, grading and then hydro seeding the whole thing. They came on time, worked hard the whole time they were here, respected my property and banged out the whole job in one day. I am so happy we chose them and will definitely continue to be a customer for years to come.
Alicia S.
We wanted a large back patio and fire pit living space for our home. We met with Parker Crossley of Grasshopper Gardens for the estimate. He listened carefully to what we had to say. He was like a guide that offered things to consider to ensure our final decision would be an educated one that fit what we really wanted. We were blessed and fortunate to have had Shannon (Project Team Lead/Supervisor) assigned to do our project. He was consistently careful to discuss all significant details with us before doing the work stages to ensure what he created fit with what we hoped to achieve. Everyone that we dealt with at Grasshopper Gardens had been pleasant, professional and very accommodating. The finished project was everything that we wanted and we are so happy with it. When we have another outdoor project to do – we will definitely be contacting Grasshopper Gardens.
Steve B.
Year-Round Care for Every Season
Grasshopper Gardens understands the importance of year-round care for a thriving garden. In the spring, we focus on fertilization, aeration, and seeding to lay the foundation for a healthy lawn. In summer, we focus on pest control and weed management. As fall approaches, our team ensures that your plants are fortified against the coming winter, offering specialized treatments to strengthen your garden before the frost sets in. When winter arrives, our winter plant protection program provides that final layer of defense, ensuring that your plants are safe and ready for new growth come early spring. We also offer residential and commercial snow and ice management to keep your community safe in winter conditions.
Protect Your Landscape This Winter with Local Expertise
Grasshopper Gardens proudly serves homeowners across the Capital District, Lake George, and Saratoga Springs. As a local business, we understand the specific weather challenges this area brings and how best to protect your plants from cold temperatures, frost, and snow. Our team’s deep knowledge of the local climate ensures that your plants receive the best care possible, tailored to your unique landscape.
FAQs
Using frost protection fabric, burlap screens, and a layer of mulch around the root zone can help shield your plants from frost. We also recommend applying anti-desiccant spray to reduce moisture loss.
For young trees, a combination of burlap wrapping and row covers provides the best protection against cold winds and frost. We also recommend adding a layer of wood chips around the base to insulate the roots.
The best time to start winter plant protection is in late fall, before the first frost. This ensures that your plants are shielded from the cold temperatures and frost damage before the winter sets in.
Not all plants need protection. However, tender plants, new growth, and any plants susceptible to frost damage should be covered with a frost cloth or row cover. Our team can assess your garden and recommend which plants require protection.
Snow cover can help protect your plants from frost by acting as an insulator. However, heavy snow accumulation should be removed to prevent breaking branches or damaging delicate plants.
If frost damage occurs, it’s important to assess the extent of the damage. For some plants, trimming damaged foliage and adding mulch around the base can help. For more severe damage, our team can advise on the best course of action for recovery.
Ready to Protect Your Plants This Winter?
For a free estimate or to schedule professional winter plant protection services, fill out the form below. Our team will assess your garden’s needs, provide expert protection tailored to your landscape, and ensure your plants stay safe and healthy through the cold months.
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