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Try to eliminate insects by setting pot
in water
If a pot has been in contact with the soil, soak it in a bucket of water for several hours to drown any insects that may have entered the drain holes. Drain it well before moving it indoors. Inspect plants closely for insects, and complete any pest control measures while the plants are still outdoors.
Clean the foliage and wash your windows to provide maximum light for the plants when they are moved back indoors. Get the cleaning done while the plants are outdoors and out of the way.
For added winter color, pot up begonia, coleus, geranium, and impatients and move them indoors, or take cuttings and root them in a glass of water to make a fresh start of young plants. Watch these plants especially closely for insects. Spider mites that have caused little trouble outdoors may become serious on these flowering plants in the drier atmosphere of your home.
While not as exciting as a one-night event, the gradual approach to moving your plants indoors will leave you with healthier plants that look good all winter.
Dr. Diane Relf is on environmental Horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.
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