Plant protection products help protect gardens and landscaped areas from frost, pests, and wind. This category includes plant netting, which can form a barrier around plants; choose mesh suited to the pest or exposure, and allow room for air circulation and growth.

Plant Protection

Barriers used for wind protection for plants should account for the site’s prevailing wind and allow for anchoring without damaging nearby growth. Plant covers listed here are for shielding plants from frost or pests; check each product’s intended use and fit before placing it over foliage.

This category also includes tree guards and weed mats. A tree guard can protect a young trunk, while a weed mat covers soil to suppress weeds; prepare the ground and secure the mat so it stays in place around plantings.

How should plant netting be selected?

Match the mesh and opening size to the pest or hazard you need to exclude, and check that the net can be secured without pressing on stems or leaves.

What helps reduce wind exposure around plants?

Use a barrier suited to the site and prevailing wind, and secure it firmly. Check the plants regularly for rubbing or damage where they meet the barrier.

When should a tree guard be used?

Fit a guard around a young tree when its trunk needs protection from animals or equipment. Leave room for the trunk to grow and check the fit over time.