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| How to Over-Winter Potted Plants Dear Casual Gardener, How do I over-winter unplanted and potted plants? Is there still time to save them? Signed, Running-Late Liz = = = = = = = = = Happens every year; I have all good intentions of planting nursery plants, but they are still sitting out in November unpotted and facing impending death. There is hope for we overly-busy gardeners who rarely have time to prep for winter. If you can find a protected area in the garden next to a fence or row of bushes, you might be able to save the plants for next year. Simply dig a shallow trench, cluster all your unplanted babies together in the trench (containers and all) and cover lightly with soil or mulch. This is effective for both unplanted nursery plants and pots filled with ivy or perennials. Surprisingly, I have even had a few petunias survive a winter utilizing this technique. In my experience this technique is most effective for perennials, particularly hardy groundcover. I have preserved my potted ivy for over three years now and the ivy is still growing strong. What a money saver! Remember that certain pots, such as terra cotta and thin plastics, will crack - whether buried or not - if exposed to the winter freeze and fall cycle. Although not as effective, you can try clustering pots together above ground and covering with a very heavy layer of compost if you are unable to dig a trench. Happy Late Fall Gardening! Shawna Coronado says Get Healthy! Get Green! Get Community www.thecasualgardener.com or The Blog – www.gardeningnude.com |
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