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Temporary overnight protection for inground tree

Hello everyone. What is a good way to temporarily protect trees overnight inground when potential freeze is expected? Weather forecast showing potentially mid to upper 30s tonight and tomorrow night. Don't want to get too crazy for temporary protection, but don't want to risk any loss either. Thank you.

Is the tree still dormant? 

You can put a stake in the ground right next to the trunk and then drape a sheet down over the tree. Or fill some 5 gallon buckets with hot water and leave them there, they will help keep it warm. Mid to Upper 30s aren't really much of a concern though. As long as it doesn't get to around 28 or lower you should be fine. I'm leaving mine as they are, uncovered, in Boston -- our low will be 38 F.

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