Winterizing plants

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How to remove bugs from plants before bringing inside this winter! Super easy tips to follow for all of our potted plants this season.

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Overwintering plants is a great way to enjoy your favorites year after year, without having to spend a dime. I’ll show you all you need to know about how to keep plants over winter, using a variety of different methods and techniques. Many of the tropical plants sold by nurseries as annual plants are actually tender perennials, and many of them can easily be overwintered indoors. Here you will find a one-stop shop and everything you need to know about overwintering tropical plants indoors.

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If you have perennials in your container garden or plan to overwinter some plants in a warmer climate, winterizing a container garden is important. It helps protect your plants from the colder temperatures, wind, and frost most zones will get at least a few times during the winter months.

Steps For Overwintering 1.) Remove each individual geranium plant from the soil and shake off dirt. 2.) Cut the greens and stems back to around 2 inches. 3.) Place all the plants in a paper bag and store in a dark space. I stored mine in a hallway closet. 4.) Set a reminder on your calendar or phone once a month to take your plants out and spray them down. Place them on a towel for a quick dry. Return to bag and dark place.

I have an easy way to save your geraniums from year to year. In mid September to early October cut back geranium and place container in a large garbage bag in y…