It's usually around this time we start seeing social media posts about experiencing all four seasons in 24 hours here in the midwest.
Looking at this week's forecast, those posts make sense.
We're going from 70 and sunny to 30 and snow. And then right back.
Most mature trees and plants will handle the swing without too much issue. Tender or new plants can definitely use some help though.
New or tender plants, plants with recently broken buds, and plants with new buds not yet broken should either be covered or taken inside if possible to protect the new growth.