Archive for January 2nd, 2010

Root Injury to Container Plants

The 4 most common reasons why gardeners lose outdoor container plants during the winters are:1. Sub-freezing temps2. Soil freezing for long periods3. Waterlogged roots4. Dessication from dry winter winds Roots are not as cold hardy as above-ground shoots, trunks, branches, etc. Evergreen plants become more challenged when the soil media is frozen. Their leaves demand […]