For plants that truly are dead, think twice before replacing it with the exact same plant. Try to get to the "root of the problem" (har-har) and nail down what caused the plant to die.

If you're unable to tell if your outdoor plants are dead or dormant, there are five key signs gardeners should look out for, according to experts. The Mirror US.

If the plants survived, they will recover if you leave them alone. If they didn’t make it, nothing you do now will bring them back. Do not fertilize, water excessively or do anything like that.