Keeping Plants Inside

Moving plants indoors for the winter? Wiping leaves and stems with damp paper towel will help remove bugs.

If you want to take plants inside, make sure you have a sunny location for them.  It may be easier to repot a few plants in small containers for a window sill, rather than take a large planter inside.  If you are moving plants inside, a quick wipe of the leaves and stems with a wet paper towel is a good idea to remove any insect eggs. If you are repotting, use a good quality potting mix, not garden soil.  You don’t need to fertilize over the winter – growth will be minimal – and be sure to let the top layer of soil dry between waterings to discourage mold and fungus growth.