Easy, cheap way to cover newly planted shrubs in zone 8?

I just planted a ton of azaleas and leyland cypress trees and it%26#039;s supposed to freeze this weekend. The cypress trees are planted 15 feet apart, the azaleas 4 feet apart. What is an economical way to cover them during this cold spell? Do I need to uncover them during the day? I%26#039;m a newly wed, so I don%26#039;t have %26quot;old%26quot; sheets or towels that I want to use outside. All of the plants have mulch around the bases.

Easy, cheap way to cover newly planted shrubs in zone 8?
Unless you are expecting temperatures of 10 degrees or less, I wouldn%26#039;t worry too much about these plants. They should be able to withstand cold air temperatures. It is frozen roots you need to worry about and I don%26#039;t think the ground will freeze there. A very cold snap in the spring can also damage flower buds, but I think you will be okay this weekend. Incidentally, get some old sheets at a garage sale or something. They are very good for covering plants. Plastic is bad because it conducts cold and damages small stems when the wind blows.
Reply:if you just planted them, don%26#039;t worry


this time of year the shrubs are dormant


the will survive with no problems
Reply:Most will survive without too much problem. Cover them to prevent prolonged frost, and if the ground is frozen don%26#039;t water them when planting.





I have no idea where Zone 8 is. Next time specify your country %26amp; location.
Reply:If your Azaleas are small, use an empty milk jug with the top cut off and that should keep the area around the plant like a green house, therefore keeping the humidity that the area is used to.



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