Protect tender plants

Protect tender plants by bringing them into the greenhouse for the winter, now that nights are getting cooler and autumn weather is on the way.

Clear plants of dead leaves, snipping off any old flower stems, and weed the pots before they go back in. Many plants, such as succulents, will cope with some cold conditions but will rot when it’s wet, so storing in the brightest spot in a cold greenhouse is perfect for the winter.

House plants that have been in the garden can go back on the windowsill but don’t warm them up too quickly – allow them to acclimatise over a few days.

Succulents, like this Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’, need to overwinter indoors