A good example of this is evergreens and broadleaf evergreens such as boxwood and holly. Continual loss of water during the winter can be serious if dry conditions prevail. Damage results in a browning or killing of the foliage. To guard against winter desiccation make sure evergreens have a good moisture supply over the winter. Watering may be necessary on days when temperatures are about freezing and when the soil is not frozen.
Landscape plants are accustomed to the cold and snow.
We have lost our acclimation to normal Kansas City winters. Looks like it s time we learn to cope with low temperatures and the slush of winter.