Cold Recovery for Plants in Central Florida Yards

<p>After February 2026’s cold snap reminded Central Florida gardeners that frost and freeze damage can happen even here, many are wondering what to do next. In this bonus episode, we cover when to begin plant recovery and the best steps to help your landscape safely bounce back.</p><p><strong>Sources for Show Notes:</strong><strong>   </strong></p><ul><li><p>Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:   <br><a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/</a>   </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, <a href="mailto:polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu</a>   </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Your Central Florida Yard page <a href="https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/   </a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Winter Is Coming: Protect Your Plants from the Cold: <a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/orangeco/2025/01/06/winter-is-coming-protect-your-plants-from-the-cold/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/orangeco/2025/01/06/winter-is-coming-protect-your-plants-from-the-cold/</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Cold Damage on Palms: <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG318</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>USDA Hardiness Zone Map: <a href="https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Palm recovery (this video shows Lantan palms, but this applies to all types of palms recovering from the cold): <a href="https://youtu.be/BWyDzmyO1e4?si=XVZiPsfzTBSS_Sgn" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/BWyDzmyO1e4?si=XVZiPsfzTBSS_Sgn</a> </p></li></ul><p> </p><p> Podcast introduction and closing music: &quot;Green Beans&quot; by Big Score Audio.    </p>