Concrete Planters Winter Care

The problem is that concrete pots are heavy and difficult to move.

Concrete planters winter care.

The most logical option is to leave them outdoors but to empty them of at least half their soil for the winter. All of our planters have a drain hole for the removal of excess water. That way you keep excess water out. As long as the soil can t get too wet it should not expand much when temperatures dip not enough to crack the pot.

A plastic liner can be used for a large outdoor planter to simplify winter care. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Tall charcoal lightweight concrete round outdoor planter model rc0066a c60121 85 76 85 76. Terra cotta ceramic concrete and other moisture.

Birdbaths made to withstand the rigors of winter are available at nature stores such as wild birds unlimited. The best thing for concrete containers may be to put a lid or cover over the top. Assuming that the planter has decent drainage you probably don t need to remove the soil you can just cover the top and leave it out over the winter. If you have metal pots or planters keep an eye on them for rust or make sure they re galvanized so they re protected from wear and rusting.

Planters should be either emptied and raised to avoid water collecting at the bottom or taken inside for the winter months. Like pottery cement and ceramic birdbaths are not suitable for use in winter and should be stored away in a protected area. Concrete planters that are left out in freezing temperatures can crack or break as moisture in the soil freezes and expands. This can damage your plants and leave the root systems of your.

Rinse the soil residue out of the containers with clear water. That takes care of the easy containers. Empty the old potting soil out of the planters prior to winter storage. Pots you can leave outdoors without problem.

When planting some of the larger planters we recommend placing approximately 4 of small pea gravel in the bottom of the planter before placing the soil. Ceramic ceramic pieces need the same care as cast stone fountains and birdbaths because clay is also porous and will crack from freezing water. Ceramic ones are less easy classified. Bringing them indoors or into a heated garage for the winter takes quite an effort.

As shown in our catalog you will see we offer a wide range of concrete planters that range from small to large.