Master gardener Brian Minter says rescuing plants from winter weather is all about timing and planning. Rhododendrons can suffer from wind burn during cold winters, but expert gardener, Brian Minter, says while the damage is unattractive, it is not always permanent. Gardening guru, Brian Minter, says trees that have fallen over in winter weather should be re-planted as soon as possible to encourage them to re-root. Winter weather can be hard on plants, but with some advance pruning and a little patience, they will spring back in spring. AlmanacTo hear the complete audio, click on the file labelled Winter gardening tips with Brian Minter.

Source: CBC News February 12, 2017 00:00 UTC