how to take care of outdoor plants in winter

Help Your Outdoor Plants Survive the Cold

1. Know Your Plants. First of all, you'll want to take stock of your existing plants. ...
2. Trim Them Back. ...
3. Cover Them Up. ...
4. Take Special Precautions for Potted Plants. ...
5. Give Them Plenty of Sun. ...
6. Cut Back on Watering. ...
7. Protect Them from Temperature Fluctuations. ...
8. Skip the Fertilizer.

1. How do you keep outdoor plants alive in the winter?
2. How do you take care of outdoor potted plants in the winter?
3. How do I take care of my plants in the winter?

How do you keep outdoor plants alive in the winter?

To keep outdoor plants alive through the winter months you will need to water them thoroughly. Insulate the watered soil with mulch to retain moisture and warmth. Cover and enclose the plants as necessary to prevent frost.

How do you take care of outdoor potted plants in the winter?

To protect plants' delicate root systems in the winter, choose pots with large volumes, minimize their exposure to dramatic temperature swings and water when temperatures are above freezing. Winter container gardening is tough — you have to protect plants from wind, harsh sunlight and drying out.

How do I take care of my plants in the winter?

Here are some tips for caring for your indoor plants during winter:

1. Give them light. We all need light and it's hard to get a lot of it when the days are so short like they are in the middle of winter. ...
2. Give them water. ...
3. Watch the temperature. ...
4. Prune and repot. ...
5. Watch for pests. ...
6. Why Plants are Worth the Winter Care.