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- So balcony plants hibernate well - Tips & Tricks
- Winter protection starts in autumn - tips for preparation
- Effective and uncomplicated - Cold protection for box and bucket
- Tips
Wrapped in a warm blanket, balcony plants keep the cold better
So balcony plants hibernate well - Tips & Tricks
All efforts to select the best balcony plants for the winter run into the void when the floral beauties freeze. Statements about frost hardiness in trade weigh Balkongärtner in deceptive security, because the information always refer to bedding plants. This guide explains how to overwinter your balcony plants with little effort.
Winter protection starts in autumn - tips for preparation
In late autumn, a check-up is on the care program to prepare balcony plants to the rigors of winter. Wilted flowers and dead leaves must now soften. Examine each plant for pests and diseases with a magnifying glass to cut off affected shoots.
Effective and uncomplicated - Cold protection for box and bucket
In time for the first frost, equip your balcony box with a warming coat and insulating foot. The following precautions will ensure that your balcony plants hibernate well and happily:
Please do not use water supply in winter. Drought stress is by far the most common cause when balcony plants do not survive the cold season. Regularly check the surface of the earth with a finger test, to pour it promptly if necessary.
Tips
Before you plant your balcony plants in boxes or tubs, please fill the vessel with a drainage. An approximately 5 cm thick layer of inorganic materials reliably prevents the formation of waterlogging due to rain, snow or irrigation water. Well suited for this purpose are potsherds, pebbles and expanded clay.