How to Store Bulbs Over Winter (in Pots)

Want your potted bulbs to survive the winter? Our friend Bethany Bey, balcony gardening guru from ‪@ChicagoGardener‬, shares her tips for how to store bulbs over winter. Watch to discover these tips for storing potted bulbs: 1. [00:24] Plant them in your containers before the soil is frozen so they can grow healthy roots 2. [00:34] Cover your potted bulbs to keep moisture out and prevent rot 3. [01:04] Store them someplace that stays above freezing and below 50-55 degrees max 4. [01:37] Keep them out of the sun so they don’t start growing before spring arrives Good places to store your potted bulbs include beneath a tarp on your deck, under a patio table, or in an unheated shed or garage. Whether you’re new to growing bulbs in pots or have years of experience, these insights will help you keep them safe and sound during the frosty winter months. “If you follow these tips, your bulbs should survive winter just fine in your pots and you will have an absolutely gorgeous display of flowers come spring,” Bethany concludes. 🌷 Hit Subscribe and give a thumbs up for more expert gardening guides from Bethany and our team of experts. Comment below with your questions or share your own gardening experiences! #WinterGardening #PottedBulbs #GardeningGuide #GardenPrep #BulbStorage #PlantCare #gardentips How & When to Plant Bulbs: https://www.gardendesign.com/bulbs/ho... ---------------------------------- Get more from Garden Design: Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://www.gardendesign.com/newslett... ---------------------------------- More from Bethany – Chicago Gardener:   / chicagogardener