Autumn · Container Gardening Bring Your Potted Plants Safely Through the Winter Geraniums, citrus, chillies and other tender favourites can live for years, if you move them inside at the right time and in the right way. Every autumn, millions of balcony and patio plants are simply left outside until the first hard frost kills them. Then we buy new ones in spring. But many of the plants we treat as "summer only" are actually perennials from warmer climates: geraniums, lemon trees, chilli peppers, fuchsias, and many herbs can keep going for years. The good news: you don't need a greenhouse. A bright window, a cool room, a garage or a stairwell is often enough. What matters is timing, a quick health check, and changing how you water once they're inside. When Should You Bring Plants Inside? Don't wait for the frost warning. Most tender plants start to suffer long before temperatures reach zero. Plan to move them when nights regularly drop to around 5 ...
Practical growing guides, plant care tips, and seasonal advice for home gardeners of every experience level, from backyard beginners to seasoned green thumbs.