The National Weather Service has put the Kansas City Area under a Winter Weather Watch.  The latest Weather Bug Update for severe weather indicated the metro area could receive accumulations of 4-8”.  The track of the storm may change and we may not see any accumulating snow, but regardless of snow the temperatures will once again drop below freezing.

Many ornamental trees and shrubs have starting flowering or producing flower buds.  The lows for Friday and Saturday night will be anywhere from 30-26 degrees (according to the most recent forecast).  Some tender ornamental trees and shrubs may need some protection from the freezing temperatures.  Some Lilacs, Azaleas and other spring blooming trees and shrubs could lose their tender flower buds in the cold weather.  Chances are if the flower buds are lost they may not bloom this spring.

There are a few precautionary steps you can take to help protect any plants you feel may be affected:

First, find a semi-transparent garbage bag or light colored light weight sheet or cloth. You will want something that will allow some light to pass through.  The next thing you will want to do is go out and cover any plants you know usually bloom early in the spring or plants you have noticed starting to produce flower buds (but not necessarily blooming yet).  Most shrubs should be easily protected, but some ornamental trees may be too large to cover effectively.  If you have any questions about any plants you think should be covered feel free to email me at mitch@highland-outdoor.com.

On a second note regarding the snow that may be falling over the weekend, Highland Outdoor offers an emergency snow removal service.  If your residence or business needs any accumulated snow cleared or any ice melt put down please contact us.  We are available 24-Hours a day for Emergency Snow Removal Services.

Contact us via email at sales@highland-outdoor.com (this email is forwarded to our phone) or call us at 913-238-0164 during non-business hours, or 913-782-3700 during regular business hours.  This is for Commercial Clients only in the Greater Kansas City Area.