Storing Hostas In Your Garage For The Winter

[kevinkimers]

Came across a Q & A with George Weigel where he talks about keeping your Hostas in your garage for the winter. It is some great information if you have Hostas and it may work with other plants too. I thought it was some great information for those who do not have anywhere else to put their outdoor potted plants for the winter.


Do potted plants need light in the garage over winter? Gardening Q&A with George Weigel

 

[Pat]

I water my Day Lilies during the winter which are planted in the ground. I didn't really know why, the article suggests the plants should be watered during winter to keep the roots from drying out completly. Also the potted plants should be watered because they do not get the benefit of the rain or melting snow.

 

[MrsJones]

I didn't house my hostas inside last winter and they didn't bloom at all this year. With them being perennials I just assumed they would grow back. I bought some new ones and I think I will try this method with the mulch. We get enough rain and snow that I wouldn't need to water them. Thanks for the link it was very helpful kevinkimers.

 

[claudine]

In winter, I keep most of my plants in the attic. My parents have a garage and I'm sure they would let me use it, but in my opinion it's not the best place for plants. It's dark and cold. Not to mention that cars pollute the air there.