Heavy Vermont winters can be hard on landscape plants growing below rooflines. As snow and ice melt, they often slide off metal and shingle roofs in large, heavy sections. Just like the roof snow shown here, hundreds of pounds of wet snow can come down at once, crushing shrubs, boxwoods, and delicate perennials. Burlap wraps and lightweight coverings may help with winter burn, but they aren't built to handle that kind of weight.
At Pioneer Property Services, we build custom wooden snow frames designed to protect foundation plantings from heavy snow sliding off the roof. Each frame is built for the property and positioned to help deflect falling snow away from vulnerable plants. It's a simple way to help prevent broken branches, flattened shrubs, and expensive landscape repairs once winter is over.
