Fall Frost

Frost is approaching. Prepare your potted houseplants to come inside for the winter. Repot any plants whose roots have begun to circle or have outgrown their pots. This is best done a few weeks or at least days before they come inside, so they can acclimate. It is also a good idea to treat plants for insects or disease before they come inside. Some pests, like aphids that mostly cluster at new shoots, are easily disposed of with a blast from your hose. Others need more aggressive treatment.

Bayer advanced makes a 2 in 1 insect control plus Fertilizer plant spike that is handy for the job. It comes in capsule form, is buried in the soil, and releases a systemic insecticide & fertilizer. No messy spraying, or worries about your pets and children making contact with chemicals.

As cooler weather and shorter days approach, your houseplants will not be actively growing, so water and fertilize less frequently. If  you miss all that summer color, come check out our vast and colorful selection of indoor plants. We’ve got varieties for all light levels and needs. ‘Tis the season to start gardening indoors.