The '3Cs' you need to know to protect your plants from frost

Digital WritersThe Weather Network

Published on Sep. 14, 2022, 3:01 PM

Updated on Oct. 6, 2024, 11:48 PM

Temperatures are cooling, but you may be able to extend gardening season with these tips.

If you're a gardener, here's a five-letter word you might not want to hear in the fall:

Frost.

It can create impressive scenes, but it can also damage plants and crops. In simplest terms, frost is dew that freezes on surfaces, and if you want to know when it's coming, keep an eye out for the '3 Cs.'

The Weather Network meteorologist, Nicole Karkic, breaks it down in the video above.

Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2023 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and much more!

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