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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

This 1 Trick Can Help Your Container Plants Survive Winter – it's Gardener-Approved and Won't Cost You Anything

A collection of plants in pots during winter.

Frost is a gardener’s nightmare, especially if you have lots of plants in containers. But were you aware that one of the easiest ways to protect plants is to move pots together for winter?

The theory behind it is simple. Moving pots close together creates a natural microclimate that traps heat and shelters the plant’s delicate roots. Keep this gathered collection of plants in a sheltered area, and you greatly reduce the risk of losing them to frost.

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