Your houseplants have spent the summer thriving on the patio, growing lush leaves and enjoying the warm sunshine. Now that nighttime temperatures are dropping, you’re ready to bring them indoors before the first frost. You carry your favorite plants into the living room, arrange them beside your other greenery, and congratulate yourself on saving them from the cold. Unfortunately, you may have just introduced an entire colony of unwanted pests into your home.
One of the biggest mistakes gardeners make when bringing houseplants indoors for winter is skipping the inspection and quarantine process. Insects that were barely noticeable outside can multiply quickly inside, potentially spreading to plants you’ve spent years growing. Here’s how to make the transition without turning your indoor garden into a pest problem.
