(Ames)– Emerging plants are experiencing a “shock” due to the nose-dive in temperatures. Most, however, should be okay according to Stephanie Harrington of Iowa State University Extension’s Master Gardener Program…
Harrington says the temperature nose-dive could nip some of the early buds on trees…
She notes fruit trees are always at risk this time of year. As for flowers she says that early emerging ones like tulips and daffodils might be a little damaged but will survive.
Experts say the recent much above normal temperatures for this time of year fooled some plants, bringing them back to life much earlier than typical.
