Aboutnick mccann Expertise I can give concise answers on growing plants in containers instead of the ground, why and how to plant them and how to maintain them.
Experience Master Gardner in Charlotte County Florida,,with 10 years experience.
Organizations Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County, Florida
Education/Credentials Associates Degree
Past/Present Clients I am currently also an expert in the Tropical Plant dept.
Expert: nick mccann Date: 6/28/2008 Subject: container grown hydrangea
Question I live on the Wisconsin Illinois border. I was given a hydrangea growing in a very large container and it's doing beautifully right now. My question is how do I winter this plant?
Answer Hi Fran, build an enclosure, chicken wire or something that will allow you to fill it with leaves (best choice) or straw, something light that will insulate without breaking any of the terminal branches where your flowers in the spring will develop; be inventive, just be careful not to have the filling weigh too much. Nick
