insulating pots from the cold weather
 

hi, we have two potted plants I wish to protect from the frost on a patio at
the rear of the house.

my plan is to put two large clear plastic bags right over the plants and
pots.

I would like advice please on should I block up the 4 or 9 tiny holes
originally put in the bag by the manufacturer (so as to help keep the cold
out) or will that interfere with any necessary air flow to the plants?

also should I stand the clay pots directly on to the concrete patio slabs or
should I insulate the post from the slabs with a piece of wood, please?

thanking you for any advice.

yours john west

insulating pots from the cold weather
 

"john west++++" wrote in message
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hi, we have two potted plants I wish to protect from the frost on a
patio at
the rear of the house.

What type of plants are they John ? They might not be suitabkle to
stay out at all!

my plan is to put two large clear plastic bags right over the plants
and
pots.

Bad idea John as the plants will 'sweat' and that will freez. Better
to wrap the pot in bubble plastic to keep the cold out. Wrap the plant
in fleece as this lets it breath.

I would like advice please on should I block up the 4 or 9 tiny
holes
originally put in the bag by the manufacturer (so as to help keep
the cold
out) or will that interfere with any necessary air flow to the
plants?

also should I stand the clay pots directly on to the concrete patio
slabs or
should I insulate the post from the slabs with a piece of wood,
please?

Standing on wood or polystyreen is a good idea. make sure you don't
block the drainage holes.

thanking you for any advice.
yours john west

Jenny

insulating pots from the cold weather
 

"JennyC" wrote in message
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:
: "john west++++" wrote in message
: ...
: hi, we have two potted plants I wish to protect from the frost on a
: patio at
: the rear of the house.
:
: What type of plants are they John ? They might not be suitabkle to
: stay out at all!
:
: my plan is to put two large clear plastic bags right over the plants
: and
: pots.
:
: Bad idea John as the plants will 'sweat' and that will freez. Better
: to wrap the pot in bubble plastic to keep the cold out. Wrap the plant
: in fleece as this lets it breath.
:
: I would like advice please on should I block up the 4 or 9 tiny
: holes
: originally put in the bag by the manufacturer (so as to help keep
: the cold
: out) or will that interfere with any necessary air flow to the
: plants?
:
: also should I stand the clay pots directly on to the concrete patio
: slabs or
: should I insulate the post from the slabs with a piece of wood,
: please?
:
: Standing on wood or polystyreen is a good idea. make sure you don't
: block the drainage holes.
:
: thanking you for any advice.
: yours john west
:
: Jenny
:
I stand them on terracotta pot feet or an upturned plant saucer, but small
pieces of wood would do the trick.

K