The Central Coast is seeing freezing temperatures this week, creating conditions that can be harmful to some plants.
To protect plants from extreme frost damages, water plants thoroughly. Todd Davidson is the owner of Sage Ecological Landscapes and Nursery in Los Osos. He says some people may think watering creates ice, but it's actually protecting plants.
"Interestingly enough, water is one of the best insulators against frost of plants and plant tissues, so keep them very hydrated. Another thing you can do is frost cloth...so [the plants] can get a few degrees of protection," said Davidson.
Davidson said that you can buy frost cloth to protect foliage, but a regular bed sheet works well too. He said that people should consider these practices when temperatures reach freezing.