Winter Weather

If you haven't looked outside lately, Mother Nature dropped some snow on the WNY area. The fall/pre-winter had been nice, almost to nice up until that point. So, the snow is here and there are no signs of its departure.


So what to do? Hopefully you had a chance to prepare your gardens, trees, shrubs, etc for the elements. Shrub covers are a must, not just for deer protection, but snow protection as well. Some can handle the weight of the snow better than others - just take a look outside. Chances are, if a branch is normally upright and is bent to the ground under the weight of the snow, it might need a cover! It is also a good opportunity to evaluate your trees/shrubs for pruning needs for the upcoming spring.  More importantly, be aware of your power lines.  The plant material below is not only heavily drooping, but is also hanging over the power line to the house. 

Safety first people!