Hibernate potted plants outside »This is how you protect them properly

How do I winterize my potted plants?

Basically all potted plants are more sensitive to frost than bedding plants, the roots simply lack the protection provided by the frost-free soil below. Unfortunately, this is often forgotten and then the root balls freeze to death. Effective protection is, for example, old blankets or jute sacks. Make sure, however, that the plants still get enough air and that no mold can form.

So do yours Winterized container plantsby wrapping the bucket warm on all sides, including from below. A thick wooden board can be helpful here, as an alternative Styrofoam plate.(€ 43.00 at Amazon *) Both insulate against the cold of the ground. Also, place your potted plants so that they are protected from both freezing winds and excessive moisture.

Do potted plants have to be watered in winter?

Not all potted plants need in winter

water. Some plants lose their entire green to it overwintered practically only the root ball or the tuber, for example at Dahlias. These plants don't need regular watering. It is sufficient if the tubers do not dry out completely, but overwintering in a frost-free area is recommended here Winter quarters.

The essentials in brief:

• only overwinter hardy plants outside
• not in winter fertilize
• Always water evergreen plants, but only on frost-free days
• Protect plants from icy winds
• also protect the root ball from freezing