LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Excessive climate swings are having an impression on crops.

UW-Extension Grasp Gardener Bonnie Giesler says climate extremes are nothing new in our space however this yr is a little more dramatic.

Giesler stated many crops are resilient, particularly bulb and perennial crops, so it’s normally finest to simply depart them alone. 

“Do not reduce but, do not draw back your mulch but,” Giesler stated. “If you happen to observed a spot that possibly the mulch received pulled away by animals or no matter, brush the mulch again over the plant and that can assist it survive these bizarre temperatures.”

The Grasp Gardener stated you must preserve good data of which crops do finest in these altering circumstances, so you possibly can plant them in future years.

These with questions on planting can truly use the Ask a Grasp Gardener line: 612-301-7590 to get extra info on rising. 

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