How to Move Houseplants Indoors for Winter | Fall Prep Tips
Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans discusses getting your houseplants ready to move back indoors. This Backyard Farmer tip: As summer ends, it’s time to prepare your houseplants for the move indoors. A few simple steps will keep your plants healthy, pest-free, and ready to thrive all winter long.
🌿 In this video, you’ll learn:
When to stop fertilizing houseplants in fall
How to wash plants outdoors to remove aphids, spider mites, mealybugs
Why you should check drip trays and saucers for pests like millipedes or pill bugs
How to transition plants to lower light before bringing them inside
What supplies to prepare indoors (plastic trays, plant caddies, grow light options)
Why waiting until the first frost can cause stress for plants
With the right prep, your houseplants will stay healthy indoors until spring!
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