What to do now
![Pygmy Date Palms or Phoenix roebellinii](https://simmonsoakfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/frozen-pygmy-1024x824.jpg)
Last week we were all focused on power and water. Less than a week later, our yards are a constant reminder of winter storm Uri. Our tree farm has been getting many calls asking for landscaper recommendations.
We keep an every-changing list of landscapers in the Rio Grande Valley that you can download and save or print. These are all professional companies with the know-how and staff to help you. Even the most experienced of home gardeners needs help at times. I am sure that Texas landscape companies are swamped just dealing with their regular customers needs so it may take some time for them to get to you.
![Winter Storm Uri](https://simmonsoakfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/frozen-pygmy-frond-768x1024.jpg)
What should I do now?
This is a big clean-up and it will take time. Most plants will not be harmed by inaction. In face, waiting to see how a plant recovers from the damage before trimming back is a good thing. In the meantime,
- Water your plants and trees
Plants lost water in last weeks freeze. If you haven’t already done it, replenish that water now.
- Remove decaying plant matter
Decaying plant matter invites disease. Remove it and dispose of it. Canna lilies, aloe vera, and any plant that typically holds a large amount of water will tend to melt in freezing temperatures.
- Do not fertilize yet
Although we all want our lush gardens back – and we want that NOW, but fertilizer could do more harm than good. Give your plants more time to recover.
![Do not fertilize](https://simmonsoakfarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FREEZE-4-768x1024.jpg)
If you missed that link for our list of landscapers in the Rio Grande Valley, here it is again:
Freezes were a regular event in the 70s and 80s so us old-timers know that most of our landscape plant will recover from winter storm Uri. In the meantime Stay Calm and Garden On.