How do I keep potted plants looking good through winter?

After winter I always wonder if my potted plants will survive and most don’t or look dreadful

  4 answers
  • 2dogal 2dogal on Sep 30, 2018

    They need more natural light in the winter as houses are usually darker in the winter or use a grow light. They also need more water as most houses are dryer and the heat dries out the soil.

  • Sally Alter Sally Alter on Sep 30, 2018

    Trim a third of the length off trailing plants, and trim any straggly ends off other plants. Fertilize them with indoor stick fertilizers and remember to only water them when the soil feels dry half an inch down. Over-watering in heated room will kill plants. Also remember to put the pots in saucers so as they are not sitting in soggy, wet soil.

  • Jeanette S Jeanette S on Sep 30, 2018

    Isabelle, you probably over water in the winter and if your house is like mine, there is not enough light.

  • I bring all mine under my pagola in winter to prevent frost from killing them.