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How to Insulate Outdoor Pots
How to Insulate Outdoor Pots. Placing plants in pots is a convenient way to move them around the yard and patio. It is also easier for gardeners to control the soil nutrients in plant pots. However, once the temperatures start to fall, it's time to think about insulating the pots. Pots do not protect plant roots like the ground does and even some...
Placing plants in pots is a convenient way to move them around the yard and patio. It is also easier for gardeners to control the soil nutrients in plant pots. However, once the temperatures start to fall, it's time to think about insulating the pots. Pots do not protect plant roots like the ground does and even some cold-hardy plants will die when potted. To prevent this, use some common household supplies to insulate the pot.
Things You'll Need
Bubble wrap
Scissors
Masking tape
Tarp
Tent stakes
Place the edge of a roll of bubble wrap against the pot and wrap it all the way around it twice to create an insulation barrier. Cut off the excess bubble wrap with scissors.
Wrap masking tape all the way around the bubble wrap at the top and the bottom of the pot to hold the wrap in place.
Look for a location near a fence, wall or the side of a building that is protected from wind.
Set all of the insulated pots in this location, placing them as close to each other as possible.
Lay a tarp on top of the pots and secure three of the corners to the ground using tent stakes. Leave the fourth corner free to allow for air circulation.
Tips & Warnings
You can also use Styrofoam, newspaper or leaves to insulate outdoor pots.
Certain types of pots, such as terra-cotta pots, do not winterize well and should be emptied and stored for winter. Types of pots to consider for overwintering include plastic, stone, fiberglass and wood pots.
