Horticulturalists All Do This Simple Thing to Keep Plants and Pots Healthy Over Winter – And it Only Takes Seconds

Plants in containers on steps outside a front door.

Winter can be a precarious time for container plants. One simple way to protect them from rot or frost damage is simply to raise them a few inches off the ground using pot feet. This quick fix may sound too good to be true, but it does offer several benefits.

Elevating pots only an inch or two is an easy tweak to make for winter that can make a big difference to the health of your plants. Using pot feet safeguards against plants becoming waterlogged and protects them from frost. Plus, it stops containers from cracking.