Don't plant hydrangeas in a frost pocket, as new flower buds are prone to frost damage.

The sunshine has caused grape buds to emerge early with little frost damage.

In a cold spring, some early blossom can be susceptible to frost damage, or take a battering from ferocious winds.

Protect globe artichokes from frost damage by creating circular ridges of soil, twigs and straw around the plant crowns.

These smaller types tend to flower slightly later too, so they perform better because they are less at risk of frost damage.