King Charles' gardener warns 'common' snow mistake can be deadly Brits battling the brutal Arctic freeze are searching for ways to keep their homes cosy - but a Royal gardener is reminding us not to forget our leafy friends in these chilly times.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has sounded the alarm that frost may ravage the buds, leaves, flowers and fruits of our cherished plants, with weighty snow possibly snapping branches too.
Although a snowy garden vista is enchanting, Jack warns it's "unwise" to let plants stay cloaked in snow simply for the aesthetic appeal.
"One should really go around the garden with a small cane and push the snow off any plants," he recommended, stressing that this could avert breakage or other harm.
Representing Alt Index, Jack advised: "Snow and cold can of course harm garden plants.
