How to Winterize Flower Pots
When it comes to outdoor plants, take care to ensure that they will survive whatever weather may come around. This is especially true when fall sets in and winter is right around the corner. Winterizing outside plants is important because, if not properly cared for, they could sustain a lot of damage or possibly even die due to the winter coldness. Taking a few moments to winterize your potted plants can make all the difference in the long run. Does this Spark an idea?
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Remove any empty pots from your garden. Clean the pots and store them indoors, if possible. If you cannot store them indoors, put the pots upside down or on their sides, close to a building and away from high winds.
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Take your pots that have plants in them and wrap each pot with bubble wrap. If you do not have bubble wrap, you can use pieces of burlap to wrap the pots, then cover that with cling wrap. This will prevent the pots from taking in excess moisture from the air and add a bit of insulation to your plants.
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Arrange your plants close together if they must be left outdoors. Put the plants that are most susceptible to cold near the center of the arrangement.
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Dig a shallow hole in your yard, if you cannot move the plants too far. Place the pots into the hole, then cover them with soil.
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Cover any empty pots that are too big to be moved with a plastic tarp to keep wind away from them. This way, they will not absorb extra moisture and possibly crack.
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Tie branches of woody plants together as loosely as you can. Tying them together makes it more difficult for the smaller branches to snap off in the event of high winter winds.
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