If you are a gardener, you probably have a host of plants that
you have summered outside and intend to bring them inside for
the winter. If you are anything like I am, and I'm betting you
are, you've had some experience with moving your plants inside
and watching them struggle to survive. The good news is, by
beginning the process before temperature drop into the 50s at
night and following five simple steps you can increase your
chances of success. - Inspect your plants carefully for any
signs of insects. This involves looking under leaves and along
the stem for the plant for crawly creatures that have chosen
your plants as their summer home. It also means checking the
soil. Don't assume that because is no obvious damage to your
plants that they are insect free. Icky slugs and crawly worms
may be hiding in the edges of the pot or have crawled through
the drainage holes. - Trim the foliage. Many of us are reluctant
to cut plants back because we fear they will not do well and we
will be left with chopped off pl