Overwintering your potted plants

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    November 10, 2012 — How do you protect potted plants in places with wicked winters? Mike McGrath reviews the basics on keeping plants in containers alive and happy until spring.


    Question of the Week

    I’ve tried growing Rosemary in my garden without much success. This spring I grew some in a container and it’s done BEAUTIFULLY! My question is whether or not to bring it indoors for the winter. We also have two Lavender plants that are new this year. One is planted in the garden; the other in a container. The one in the container is doing much better. Should we bring it in or leave it out? Get the answer »

    Photo by Flickr user Chiot’s Run

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