Frost patches are expected tonight in Lancaster County.
BETH KATZ
This week’s brisk overnight temperatures are going to dip even further Thursday night into Friday morning.
In Lancaster County, temperatures will reach a low of 38 degrees with patchy frost expected through 9 a.m., Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
For tender plants you want to keep through fall, and possibly later, here are steps to take.
For houseplants that spent warm weather outdoors:
- Bring them indoors before Thursday night.
- Here are some tips from local experts:
For outdoor plants:
- For non-hardy plants, like tomatoes, on cold nights, cover them with a light sheet or blanket. Plastic sheets or upside-down buckets also work. Don’t allow the covering to touch the plant.
- Hardy plants such as mums, leafy greens, broccoli and cauliflower do not need to be protected and will survive through temperatures in the 20s.
- If you have a container garden with tender plants, move it into the garage or indoors on …