Care for plants such as ferns by wintering indoors

  • Regularly check the plants for insects and diseases. Examine the upper and lower leaf surfaces and along the stems. Photo by Melinda Myers
    Regularly check the plants for insects and diseases. Examine the upper and lower leaf surfaces and along the stems. Photo by Melinda Myers

    Gardeners are notorious for pushing the limits of their growing zones. Tropical plants, succulents, and other plants that are not hardy to the winter climate often end up indoors for the winter. It usually starts with one or two plants that you just can’t part with or are concerned you won’t be able to purchase next year. Since you are taking a couple of plants in for the winter, why not add a few…