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Kayleigh Dray

EXPLAINED: How to winter proof garden pots to keep them from cracking in the cold | Rare Historical Photos

Large blue greenhouse with terracotta plant pots in front of it.

Winter proofing garden pots is a task that should be done at the start of winter, but if you missed the cue in December, it is still worth doing in January when frost and snow is due.

It doesn't matter if your container garden ideas take the spotlight in your outdoor space, or if you just have the odd pot or two; colder temperatures can wreak havoc with our planters, which means they need some TLC in the bleak midwinter to get your garden ready for winter.

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