Stay away from foliage-shining products for they clog plant pores, and if you cut off brown tips, leave a brown border for cutting healthy tissue can cause your plants problems. Place the plant and pot in a large container, or kitchen sink, if it will fit. Fill the container with water until the pot, up to the soil line, is covered. The soil will slowly gather moisture. Once the top of the soil is moist, lift the pot out of the container and let drain.
Snow is a mixed blessing in the garden.
Freshly fallen snow is an excellent insulator to your beds for it will hold warmth in the soil around snow covered plants. While many plants become especially attractive against its white background, snow will add winter interest to your garden. At the same time, it may also save many of your plants that are bordering hardiness. Continue to water any newly planted evergreens, especially Hemlocks. These trees will continue to lose moisture over winter months.