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4 tips to protect plants in winter
During the winter and being less exposed to the sun, plants tend to grow less or not at all. Here’s how to better protect them during this period.
4 tips to protect plants in winter
With the cold, it can be difficult to grow the plants. With the drop in temperatures and the lack of light, your plants may encounter difficulties in the face of this change in climate. To protect them in winter weather, There is a simple and effective method that will help your plants flourish better. They will be better protected, which will allow them to continue flowering throughout this winter period.
Bring your plants inside your home to protect them from winter
The first thing to do in winter is to bring your plants inside your house as indicated by Laurent Tourneur, gardener in Saint-Simon, near Toulouse. Thus, they will be perfectly protected during this period of cold. So remember to anticipate this temperature change in order to better protect your plants and avoid any thermal shock. You can therefore, Start by taking them home in the evening, when the drop in temperatures begins to be felt and put them back the next morning, on your balcony or in your garden. When moving your potted plants indoors, you should place them in a ventilated, well-lit space away from drafts. To protect your plants, place your flower or plant pots near the walls to avoid exposing them to the wind. You can also elevate your pots so that they are not in direct contact with the cold soil.
Wrap your plants to protect them from the cold
To protect your plants against the cold, it will be important to wrap the pots to better preserve their roots, says Laurent Tourneur. For this, You can use newspaper, bubble plastic or polystyrene. These elements will ensure their good isolation.
Place a wintering veil on your plants to protect them in winter
Some plants are more chilly than others, such as geraniums, roses or oleander and do not support periods of extreme cold. If you can not dig up these plants, you need to protect the place where they are planted. In this case, do not hesitate to use a wintering veil says Laurent Tourneur. Light and permeable to air and water, the latter will prevent your plants from becoming dehydrated.
Protect your plants against the winter cold with a greenhouse
If you can set up a greenhouse in your garden for example, then do not hesitate to place your fragile plants there. The greenhouse will protect the plants from frost and cold, while ensuring perfect insulation and maintaining a higher temperature than that felt outside.. In case of extreme cold, you can add bubble wrap to provide an additional protective layer advice Laurent Tourneur.
All these tips will prevent your plants from freezing in winter while ensuring their growth during this season of the year.
