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How to save plants after a hard freeze

Ariel Worthy

Posted on January 5, 2023 · The Houston area was hit hard by a deep freeze during the holidays. Experts say there are easy tests to determine if your plant is still alive and can be saved.

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Posted on January 5, 2023 · How can you tell if that plant in your yard survived the recent freeze? And, if so, how can you bring it back from the brink?

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Houston Christmas forecast: Frigid temperatures as thousands cope with power outages

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Posted on December 23, 2022 · Temperatures in the Houston region are expected to remain below freezing until Saturday, with wind chill values in the teens or lower. Another freeze is in the forecast for Saturday night.

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Houston-area officials urge preparedness, share plans for warming centers ahead of hard freeze

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Posted on December 20, 2022 · Five community warming centers, including the George R. Brown Convention Center, will open across Houston on Thursday afternoon.

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Freezing temperatures mean plants need to keep warm too. Here’s how.

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