Contractor Protects Tombstone Planters in Tomsk Center to Prevent Freezing
Tomsk, Russia - May 26 (RIA Tomsk): The Tomsk-based company "Zelenstroi" will protect the geometric flowerbeds on Ploshchad Novosobornaya to safeguard the blooms from the impending frosts predicted for May 27 and 28, the city's press service reported on Monday.
According to weather forecasters, the temperatures are expected to drop to minus 3 degrees Celsius in Tomsk during the mentioned days. Gismeteo's forecast indicates that the temperatures in Tomsk on Tuesday and Wednesday will not exceed 6-7 degrees Celsius during the day, and will remain around 1 degree Celsius warm at night. There is also a possibility of snowfall in these days.
The press release states that Zelenstroi is covering the flowerbeds of Ploshchad Novosobornaya in anticipation of the frosts predicted by the meteorologists on May 27 and 28.
It is worth noting that the workers from Zelenstroi had recently planted the geometric flowerbeds containing traditional flowers like cohice, salvia, and cineraria on Ploshchad Novosobornaya over the weekend.
"The city contractor is covering the flowerbeds on Ploshchad Novosobornaya due to the potential frosts predicted by the meteorologists for May 27 and 28," the statement reads.
Vladimir Tulasov, the director of Zelenstroi, is quoted as saying, "Responsible employees will be regularly checking the flowerbeds. If Tomsk residents notice that gusts of wind have caused the protective cover to shift, they should report this to the city helpline or the Department of Road Construction."
Zelenstroi has traditionally been the contractor for the Tomsk City Hall for the maintenance and development of parks and squares in the city. In 2025, the total area of flowerbeds in Tomsk is expected to exceed 9,500 square meters. The planting was set to begin at the end of May.
Regarding the specific weather forecast for Tomsk, Russia, on May 27 and 28, details are not readily available. In such situations, it is advisable to check local news sources or weather services specific to Tomsk for more precise information. Typically, in areas like Tomsk, common precautions for protecting outdoor plants include covering them during harsh weather conditions or using protective barriers to shield them from wind and frost.
Environmental science plays a crucial role in the city's decision to cover the flowerbeds on Ploshchad Novosobornaya, as the predicted weather conditions for May 27 and 28 may cause frost, harming the traditional flowers like cohice, salvia, and cineraria. In line with these precautions for protecting outdoor plants, it's essential for residents to report any shifted protective covers to the city helpline or the Department of Road Construction during the upcoming cold weather.
