Winter plant storage

Some retirees would rather hibernate — if that were humanly possible — than spend winter confined at home indoors due to snow, sub-zero temperatures and a lack of sun.

Instead, many become snowbirds and flock to Florida and Arizona.

Plants cannot do the same. If you have plants that require winter plant storage, where do you take them?

An excellent option is Wasco Nursery in St. Charles. One of its many features is a 7,200 square foot, state-of-the-art greenhouse. Wasco Nursery offers heated storage space for tropical plants and protected, albeit unheated, space for sub-tropical potted plants that require a dormant period. To best utilize space, storage is rented by the square footage. Whether you have one small potted plant in need of storage or a much larger collection, Wasco Nursery can meet your needs. It also offers fall pick-up and spring delivery for added convenience. Consider Wasco Nursery for Palms, Hibiscus, Fern, Mandevilla, Ficus, Japanese Maple, Bonsai and more!

The more adventurous gardener with more time, space at home and a bigger budget could consider storing plants at home, but that will be a lot of work. Most homes don’t have enough full sun window space for their plants to thrive, especially with the shorter and darker days of old man winter. Furthermore, low humidity isn’t healthy for plants in the winter and that’s a common concern. There is the option to invest in grow lights, sunrooms and even small greenhouses, but do you have the time, effort and money to do this?

Keep in mind that not all plants are worth storing during the winter. That’s something you can discuss with the experts at Wasco Nursery. Unless particular plants have sentimental value, it may be more affordable to not store all your plants. You can always purchase new ones next spring.

Wasco Nursery 41W781 RT 64
St Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-4424

www.wasconursery.com