Winter's Embrace

It's time now to put our leafy pals to sleep for a long winter's nap. With container gardens this is particularly important since our green friends don't have the warmth of the earth to protect them from the ravages of old man winter. 

1. Wrapping your pots with burlap will give the root systems of your plants added insulation. Cold air that swirls around the container can freeze any roots that come in contact with the sides. Mulching the surface will also protect our verdant companions from winter's icy embrace.

2. For those extremely cold nights, put a tent of burlap or bubble wrap over the pots to trap heat, but remove as soon as the temperatures begin to rise. When using bubble wrap for this purpose, do not leave on too long as it does not breath like natural bires do and can promote fungle growth. If you are worried about your potted trees, wrapping the truck with burlap will help them manage those bitter winds in January, especially outdoor palms.

3. Moving your pots against the wall of the building will also help, as it will both shelter them from the weather and provide a bit of radiated heat from the building itself.

So there you have it, tuck your container garden to bed and wish it sweet dreams through the long night of winter.