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Late planting your Spring bulbs?
If you know in advance you won't be able to plant Spring Bulbs until very late, throw small tarps or leaf piles over proposed planting areas to keep the soil warm and workable until you are ready to dig. (GardenWise, Fall 2011)
Winter Proof Your Containers - If you want to keep your containers outside for the winter, and you want your perennial plants to survive, use plants that are hardy two zones colder than your area. Use Containers That Won’t Crack - Make sure that your containers are made of material that will stand up to freezing and thawing. Ceramics, terra cottas and thin plastics may not survive. Instead try containers made of:
- Fiberglass
- Metal
- Thick plastic
- Stone
- Concrete
