It's time to start thinking about moving vacationing houseplants back indoors. Ideally, you'll want to move them back in while the windows are still open, so they can make a gradual transition. Once the windows are shut and the heat clicks on, your plants experience the drastic shock of low light and dry air.
So start checking them for insects. If they need spraying or repotting, get it done soon. And if the idea of losing your prized fuchsia to frost is beginning to depress you, think about bringing some of your favorite outdoor plants indoors for the winter. Not every outdoor plant will be happy inside, but what do you have to lose by trying? Here's a list of likely candidate garden plants to pot up and bring inside.
And if your plants are too large to fit in a pot? Well, first of all, good for you. But don't throw in the towel yet. You can always take cuttings and start new plants indoors.
Photo: © Marie Iannotti
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