WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The entire state of Kansas is looking at a hard freeze this weekend, marking the first of the season for Wichita and south-central Kansas.

Eric Denneler, assistant manager at Treetop Nursery and Landscaping, said homeowners should take steps now to protect their property before the cold weather arrives.

“If you have any plants outside, like a tropical, or houseplants that you wanted to winter over, those definitely need to be inside or they won’t make it,” Denneler said.

Watering before the freeze

Denneler recommends giving plants water before the freeze sets in.

“Consider watering your plants, you know, trees and shrubs before the frost hits, its always a good idea to go into the winter moist, that helps protect the root system a little bit if they’re well hydr

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