Melbourne’s outer suburbs — particularly Craigieburn, Werribee, Dandenong, and Eltham — can experience 20–40 frost events per year. Even inner suburbs occasionally get frost in June and July. Protecting frost-sensitive plants is essential for maintaining a healthy garden through winter.
Protection Strategies
- Mulch heavily — Insulates roots from freezing temperatures. See mulching services.
- Cover sensitive plants — Frost cloth or hessian draped over frames protects foliage from frost burn.
- Water before frost — Moist soil holds more heat than dry soil, radiating warmth overnight.
- Plant smart — Place frost-sensitive species against north-facing walls or under tree canopies.
- Choose hardy species — Many Australian natives, Mediterranean plants, and cool-climate species are frost-tolerant.
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