Water plants thoroughly before sunset
Cover plants before temperatures drop at night
Use frost cloth, burlap, sheets, or blankets
Keep covers from touching leaves by using stakes or hoops
Secure covers to the ground to trap heat
Remove covers in the morning after temperatures rise
Move potted plants indoors or to a sheltered area
Bring tender plants into a garage, shed, or porch
Mulch around plant bases to insulate roots
Group container plants together for added warmth
Use cloches, cold frames, or row covers for small plants
Avoid using plastic directly on foliage
Check weather forecasts for frost warnings
Prune damaged growth after the frost has passed