Winter can be a difficult season for plants. The drop in temperatures can quickly cause them to wither away, not to mention the lack of light and the absence of humidity which weakens them and makes them lose their liveliness. To remedy this, here are some tips that will help protect your plants during the winter.
During winter and being less exposed to the sun, plants tend to grow less or not at all. Here is how to better protect them during this period.
4 tips to protect plants in winter
The cold makes plant growth difficult. With the drop in temperatures and the lack of light, your plants may encounter difficulties in the face of this change in climate. To protect them in winter weather, there are methods that will help your plants flourish better .
- Bring your plants indoors
The first thing to do in winter is to bring your plants inside your house, as indicated by Laurent Tourneur, gardener in Saint-Simon, near Toulouse. This way, they will be perfectly protected during this cold period. So remember to anticipate this change in temperature in order to better protect your plants and prevent them from any thermal shock. You can then start by bringing them home in the evening, when the drop in temperatures begins to be felt, and putting them back the next morning, on your balcony or in your garden . When moving your potted plants indoors, you should place them in a ventilated, well-lit space away from drafts. To properly protect your plants, place your flower or plant pots near the walls to avoid exposing them to the wind. You can also raise your pots so that they are not in direct contact with the cold ground.
- Wrap your plants
To protect your plants against the cold, it will be important to wrap the pots to better preserve their roots says Laurent Tourneur. To do this, you can use newspaper, bubble wrap or even polystyrene . These elements will ensure good isolation.
- Place a winter veil over your plants
Some plants are more chilly than others, like geraniums, rose bushes or even oleander, and cannot withstand periods of extreme cold. If you cannot dig up these plants, you must protect the place where they are planted . In this case, do not hesitate to use a winter veil says Laurent Tourneur. Lightweight and permeable to air and water, it will prevent your plants from dehydrating.
- Protect your plants with a greenhouse
If you can set up a greenhouse in your garden for example, then do not hesitate to place your fragile plants there. The greenhouse will protect the plants from frost and cold, while providing insulation and maintaining a temperature higher than that felt outside . In case of extreme cold, you can add bubble wrap to provide an additional protective layer, advice Laurent Tourneur.
All these tips will prevent your plants from freezing in winter while ensuring their growth during this season of the year.
