Perennials, annuals, and bulbs Make sure that the canes of your climbing roses and other vining plants are securely fastened to their supports.
Winter winds can whip and severely damage unprotected plants.
Don't tie them so tightly that the string or twist-tie cuts into the stem. I recommend using a length of an old nylon stocking because it will stretch as the plant grows, rather than cutting into the stem, as string will do. Mound five to six inches of soil around the bases of your hardy fuchsias and roses. Use soil from another part of the garden, rather than risking damage to the roots by digging around the base of the plant. Cut Chrysanthemum stems to 2-3 inches from the soil once they have begun to die back.