I have several tropical plants (including two of banana trees) which
grown in pots on my backyard. They all are pretty at the moment
(september). I live in Dallas, TX area (zone 8) , and the winter is
only 2 months away. I plan to move them into my garage before the
winter comes so that they will survise the freezing weather. The main
objective is to preserve their natual beaty as much as possible.
Since this year will be my first attempt, I would like to get more
advise/suggestions as much as possible from you experts in this forum
to accomplish this task.

Here are my questions:

1. What are the pre-moving requirement?
2. When the actual move should take place?
3. If inside the garage, any special lighting required? if yes, how can
I accomplish this?
4.What would be a minimum low-temperature in the garage that would
negatively effect the plants well being?
5. Am I expecting major leaves falling during that time? what about
banana leaves?
6. Any other advise/suggestions/comments are welcome !!

Thanks in advance


JIMMY