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Taking care of your plants

We are often asked how to take good care of your plants. This page will help you with several tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your plant. Bear in mind that each plant has its own individual needs and preferences. On the productpage you will find additional information about the plant. The tips below should help you get a general picture of taking care of your plants.

Winter protection

When do I start protecting my plants?

How can you make sure your plants get through winter? First of all, make sure you know the hardiness of your plants. This is given on each product's page. The hardiness is a recommendation on when to protect your plants. It is good to protect your plants a few degrees earlier than this. However, do not protect (semi)hardy plants too early, as that will spoil them. Once spoiled, they are not used to cold temperatures as much and may not be as resistant as could be.
 

How do I protect my plants and palms?

  • Place, where possible, your plants in a sheltered location. Ask yourself which winds are coldest (often eastern winds, but it may vary per location). Shelter them against cold winds.
  • Plants in a pot are less hardy. Help potted plants by placing the pot slightly higher than on ground level, so that frost does not enter the pot from below.
  • Use mulch, such as tree bark, leaves or straw to protect the soil above the roots. 
  • For protection, use materials such as jute or blankets that allow the plant to breathe through. That way, the plant will not suffocate and you will significantly decrease the chance for fungi to grow. Any material will do to protect the pot
  • Do not leave your plants in protection too long. As soon as it is a bit warmer, open up your plants so they can get fresh air. 
  • Young plants are more vulnerable. Protect them more and earlier.
  • Freshly planted plants are more vulnerable as well. They have not produced a lot of roots yet. We recommend planting exotic plants after the last frost of winter, so that they have the entire year to root and develop.