28th November 2008, 11:06 AM
We even have more sophisticated than straw these days!! There are relatively light rockwool filled plastic mats called (unsurprisingly) 'Winter Mats' that you can lay over features to stop the frost getting at them. Each mat measures circa 2m x 1m
http://www.rockwool.dk/sw44900.asp
Of course if looked after these things can last for years....Not sure what the cost would be in the UK, but there is a Rockwool office in South Wales so you could ask.....
http://www.rockwool.dk/sw44900.asp
Of course if looked after these things can last for years....Not sure what the cost would be in the UK, but there is a Rockwool office in South Wales so you could ask.....