The first step is to clear out a space in your home where you can place your plants. If you have several, you may want to consider using nesting tables, or a terrace system to help make the most out of your space. Ideally, the plants should be placed near a southern window where they will be able to get the most natural light. However, it is a good idea to make sure that the window does not have any gaps that let in cold air.

Once you have your place picked out, you can start either adding small tables or you can put down a rug to keep your floor safe. It’s not a good idea to place your pots right on the carpet or on wood floors since they may leave stains. If the plants need a lot of water, you may want to consider placing waterproof material down on the floor, under where the pots will be kept. This will keep your flooring safe and make it easier to clean up.

If you don’t have a southern window with good exposure, or you simply have too many plants, you can try placing them around your home in different locations. Many people like to use an extra bathroom for plants since this a little more humid environment and will help your plants stay healthy. If you are dealing with limited space, it may be harder to bring your container garden inside, but with some careful planning and space saving, it can be done. At the very least, you can save your favorite plants.

Once you’ve got your container garden inside, the plants may need a little time to adjust to the air in your home. A humidifier will help keep their soil moist and you may need to water them more frequently when you first bring them in. Light is very important in order to keep them growing, so if you don’t have natural light, you may need to use lamps and overhead lighting to keep them healthy.

Although it is a little extra work, bringing your container garden inside is a great way to keep the winter doldrums at bay and keep your plants healthy all year round. Even if you bring in only one plant, you’ll still have a little piece of summer to get you through the cold grey days that are ahead. Give it a try and see how much fun it can be to have plants around you all year long.

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Originally posted 2008-11-19 05:35:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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The first step is to decide whether or not you want to actually bring the plant in the house. If you do, you can simply transfer it right from your garden into a pot. This works well for plants that do live year round and do not go dormant in the fall. It is a good idea to make sure that the pot has more than enough room for the plant and you may also want to add additional feed during the process. Treat the plant gently while transplanting so that you do not injure it.

If you don’t want to bring your plants inside there are still quite a few things that you can do to make sure they stay safe all winter long. Start by lightly fertilizing the plants so that they have more than enough food to keep the root system healthy when the temperature drops. They won’t be getting as much light as before, so they will need this extra little boost to keep the roots healthy.

Now, you may want to purchase covers at your local hardware store to further protect your plants. Typically, many gardeners will use Styrofoam cases that will fit right over the plant. If you do decide to use these, it’s a good idea to find a way to anchor them to the ground so that they don’t blow off the plants they are protecting. A small brick or a rock placed on the top will work quite well.

There is a lot of discussion over what type of cover is best, as well as what color you should be using. White is the best, since black covers can get to hot and may cause the plant to wilt, especially during a sunny day. Resist the urge to keep checking on your plants once they’ve been covered. They’ll need to stay cozy and warm under there. Watering is another hot topic. Some gardeners prefer to keep their plants dry throughout the winter, others will water them occasionally. The best answer is to figure out how dry your climate is, and to see how well the plants are doing. If they look at little on the dry side, a small amount of water is best.

As soon as spring starts to turn the corner, it will be time to remove the covers and let the natural growth process start again. Gently fertilizing and watering is a great idea at this time and will give your plants the strength they need to rejuvenate.

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Originally posted 2008-11-13 05:43:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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