Overwintering Your Tender Annuals

This would be a great weekend to start bring some of your beloved annuals plants into the house to be overwintered.

Asparagus Ferns, Begonias, Geraniums, Coleus and Impatiens are easy plants to overwinter.

Take into consideration the space you have available to overwinter these plants. They will need a sunny location, fairly warm, but out of direct drafts and away from any heat sources. You also need to check the health of any plants you bring into the house. If they are in decline, they will continue to decline, and may not be worth overwintering.

If space is limited, plants can be overwintered in your basement, near a south facing basement window. Just remember that they need to be watered a least every 7-10 days. Don't fertilize now, wait until we are closer to spring, and the days are gradually growing longer. Don't become alarmed if after bring these plants in, they drop some leaves. This is normal after transplanting and as they try to acclimate to less sun and lower temperatures.

With a little care, these plants will thrive and be ready for next year's growing season. Happy Fall Gardening.

A friendly reminder: If you are planning on coming out for the FREE Plant Clinic, At Kathy's 2nd Chance Plants, LLC; tomorrow, 10-06-12 from 10:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M., We can only except cash or checks with proper I.D for any potted plant sales. We do not accept debit or credit cards. Sorry, for any inconvenience.
We are located @ 3724 South 34th Street, located between Morgan and Wilbur, off of 34th.

Parking will be on the street and you can enter from the driveway and head toward the back garage, for the FREE plant clinic. You can also bring along one plant from your home for a FREE inspection and tips on keeping them healthy. If you bring along a small container or pot, you will be going home with a FREE cutting for you home. With the chill in the air, It might be helpful to place your plant in a bag to protect it from the elements.

Hope to see you there.