Garden News (UK)

Watch out for pots!

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There’s a big difference between a plant surviving the winter in the ground and surviving it in a container. Trees, evergreens, roses and even bulbs can come a cropper if the temperatur­es drop low enough and their roots freeze solid. Insulate pots with bubble wrap and if temperatur­es drop below -5C then move containers, especially small ones, into a shed or greenhouse forthwith.

 ?? ?? Potted plants may need some extra help to get through winter
Potted plants may need some extra help to get through winter

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