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By DR. DIANE RELF
Rappahannock Newt Contributing Writer
Preparing the garden for frost now may avoid disaster and disappointment later.
When the nights begin to reach 55 F, it’s time to acclimate your house plants to return indoors. Move them to a lower light area and bring them in at night. Most tropical house plants can be injured by low night temperatures that are well above freezing.
Get Ride of Insects
Before Moving Plants
Inspect plants closely for insects and complete any pesticide spraying while the plants are still out-ofdoors. If a pot has been in contact with the soil, you may want to soak it in a bucket of water for several hours to drown any insects that may have entered the drain holes.
Before taking the plants inside, clean the foliage and wash your windows to provide maximum light this winter. Remember, with lower light and cooler temperatures, plant growth will slow down, so less water and fertilizer will be required.
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