Over Wintering Plants

Over Wintering Plants Depending on your geographical location, your plants may or may not be candidates for over wintering. Those living in colder winter climates should consider this activity. Obviously, the more outdoor plants you have, the more complex... More

Over Wintering Plants Depending on your geographical location, your plants may or may not be candidates for over wintering. Those living in colder winter climates should consider this activity. Obviously, the more outdoor plants you have, the more complex the process. Simply put the term ‘over wintering’ means to prepare your plants for the winter season. This makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? Any plant typically grown as a houseplant can easily be brought back indoors. However, you’ll want to check for small insects, before doing so. (Spraying plants with a mixture of mild soap and water will help to kill very small bugs, such as spider mites. ) You will want to take the time to re-pot plants that have grown a great deal during the summer season. Healthy growth usually means the same plants will continue to thrive indoors. It will be much easier to replant them now, outdoors, where you don’t have to worry about making a huge mess. If you will be over wintering a multitude of h Less