From the article: How Can I Over-Winter My Container Plants?
Let us know how you protect your outdoor potted plants during the winter months. And please tell us what Zone you're gardening in, so we'll know if it will work for us. Thanks. What's Worked for You?
winter potted plant care
- I simply bring my potted plants inside. Sometimes I have blooms all winter long!
- —Guest lihoerske
Winter Container Solution
- I purchased Bourbon clematis especially for my patio thinking it would be OK in my Zone 3. I was told by the nursery to bury it late fall, pot and all, to protect it from our tough winters. They said it was better to bury pot and all rather than taking it out of the pot and back and forth each year. I dug a hole in my veggie garden deep enough to put the pot in so it was ground level with the soil in the container. I then wrapped straw all around for additional protection. I'm looking forward to a lovely Bourbon clematis next spring!
- —Guest Sandy
Winter Container Solution
- I store my container plants in the garage, I water them well before hand and check them about half way through the winter to see if any are dry. I pack them closely. I have done this for about 10 years now with perennials, shrubs and even a potted fig tree. Two other places that I've had success are a shed that has a window and also under my bilko door hatchway to my basement. (We only use that entrance in the summer) The hatch is pitch black so I have to remove those plants first or when they sprout the foliage is white instead of green. (of course they green up once they get a little sun) I prefer the plants in plastic containers for storage so the plants don't dry out as quickly. I live in Connecticut zone 6.
- —Guest BC
