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By the Green Dynamix Team | February 06, 2026 Post-Freeze Recovery Timeline for FL, GA & SC Landscapes This past weekend brought unusually harsh winter weather to the Southeast. After events like this, plants can look much worse than they actually are, and others will need to be replaced when warmer weather permits stable establishment periods. To help you and your crews decide when to watch and when to replace, here is a clear timeline that can be used by horticulture teams and commercial...

By the Green Dynamix Team | February 06, 2026 Reliable Viability Check for Customers & Crews The scratch test is the fastest way to determine whether a tree or woody shrub is alive after a hard freeze. How to Perform It: Use your fingernail or a small blade to gently scratch away a thin layer of bark. Look at the cambium layer beneath: Green & moist → the plant is alive Brown/gray & dry → the tissue is dead Test multiple points: • Near tip of the branch • Mid-branch • Main trunk For...