The winter cold sets in little by little as the days go by and it becomes necessary to protect your plants from frost and prepare them to spend the winter with complete peace of mind.
Protect outdoor plants
For outdoor plants that don't fear frost, stick to a little autumn pruning of trees and shrubs. Remove dead branches, but also excess or misplaced ones.
It is common sense first of all to remove all the saucers from the
For perennial flower beds, cut the withered stems flush and mulch at the base of the plants. In order to protect the clods which will leave next spring from frost.
Potted plants, which will spend the winter outside, are ultimately those that require the most attention and handling. Also, as far as possible it is advisable to provide a southern exposure of the plants. They will benefit from the sun's rays, however gentle they may be.
Next, it is wise to raise thees plants with insulating materials such as wood or cork. Even a carpet or cardboard would still be better than direct, cold contact with the ground or a terrace. Indeed, the roots of plants in
Finally, to protect the top of the plant and the foliage against cold winds and effectively fight against frost burn. You must use a winter veil. Arranged in several layers if necessary, it allows good ventilation and can be used both on the foliage and to protect an entire plant, including the pot.
Rearrange your interior
As for green plants taken outdoors in the summer to take full advantage of the light, they must be brought indoors. This often requires a complete reorganization of the plant layout. Choose a day when the temperatures are mild to promote acclimatization and adaptation of plants to the temperatures of our interiors.
