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Holly Crossley

How to protect container plants from winter weather – prevent frost, rain, and wind from damaging your pots

Winter container display.

Whether it's heavy downpours saturating potting soil, gusts of wind tipping planters over, or freezing temperatures cracking containers, winter weather can be hard on our outdoor potted plants.

Tender plants in containers should simply be brought indoors if you want them to survive. However, even the hardier species – including the best winter plants for pots – can benefit from a bit of protection when the outdoor elements get tough. 

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