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Wind Protection for Garden #752255
Asked May 26, 2021, 11:43 AM EDT
Boulder County Colorado
Expert Response
Sandy, hi! You don't say whether you're in a rural area or not. Here is a fact sheet on windbreaks, primarily for rural acreage: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/natural-resources-wildlife-rural-properties-pasture/windbreaks/
If you are in a suburban/urban area, the same concept can apply. Consider planting perennials near a fence or shrubs for protection. I also use grow-through plant supports for my peonies - I'm not allowed to recommend specific brands, but if you do an internet search for grow-through plant supports you'll see a lot of them available. You can buy them mail order or at your local big-box home store (or make your own!!). Last year my peonies went nuts and outgrew the grow-through rings, so I wrapped them loosely with some green twine to hold them up. The plant supports are really the best solution I have to offer.
Happy gardening!!
Juli