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Tenielle Jordison

These 3 Methods Shield My Pots and Planters From Frost Every Time – Protect Them Now for Pristine, Damage-Free Containers Come Spring

Terracotta pot in frost.

I've collected quite a few terracotta pots this year, as I worked on extending my container garden. Now that we've reached fall, I'm left wondering how best to protect them to avoid any damage from frost. Luckily, just a few simple tricks can help protect pots and planters from frost, so they make it through to spring unscathed.

If you also have a container garden full of precious pots and planters, it's wise to take some measures to ensure freezing temperatures don't crack and shatter them. Of course, it's likewise important to protect container plants from winter weather, but neglecting the vessel itself can result in damage that harms both pot and plant.

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