One of the most important things to prioritize when winterizing your garden is moving your tender potted plants to shelter so they're protected from frost. However, it can be tiring and tricky to do so – that is, without a plant caddy.
I love using plant caddies because their wheels make it nearly effortless to relocate heavy pots in fall. This Wayfair mosaic plant caddy in particular is a beautiful choice, with a blue pattern that turns this winterizing tool into year-round patio décor. It means you can use it as a plant stand to permanently arrange heavy pots, with the option to then move as needed throughout the year.
The fact it's crafted from ceramic tiles gives it a high-quality feel, instantly elevating container gardens. Plus, it's built to withstand all kinds of weather, so I'm reassured it will last for many years. While it is a bit of an investment, the current deal of 45% off marks it down to $89.99 for two caddies, so it's a great time to pick them up as statement pieces for your container display.
This plant caddy is constructed of mosaic ceramic tiles and metal for long-lasting use. It's on wheels so you can move potted plants with ease to protect them from adverse weather conditions. The caddy is weatherproof and rust-resistant, so you can keep it on your patio year-round if desired. You get two caddies in this set, each measuring 13.8" in diameter.
Why Use a Plant Caddy?
When it comes to protecting plants from frost, moving containers is one the most effective things to do. This is especially true if you have tender perennials planted in pots that won't survive winter.
By relocating plants to a sheltered, frost-free location, you can keep them safe. Plus, relocating can help protect pots and planters from frost if they aren't frost-proof, preventing damage like cracks.
But, whether you're moving lots of small pots or large heavy ones, relocating a whole container garden can be tiring and time-consuming, especially when there's so much else to get done to overwinter your garden.
That's where the Wayfair mosaic plant caddy comes in. By placing your potted plants on it, you can relocate them with a simply push thanks to the wheels. Speaking of which, the wheels rotate, so you don't have to fight with the caddy to move it swiftly.
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The best part about this particular plant caddy is that its decorative in its own right, so you can keep your potted plants on it year-round, almost using it as a plant stand (you could even pick up a mosaic plant stand from Amazon to style alongside it). This is especially true because the caddy is weatherproof and rust-resistant.
But, there's no doubt it's a bit of an investment at $165.00 for two caddies. While I do think the decorative, aesthetic element justifies a higher price than standard wooden plant caddies (like this set of two for $30.99 on Amazon), the sale price of 45% off at $89.99 is what really sells it to me as a great deal to snatch up now for fall.
There are so many plant caddies on the market of all different styles. To help find the perfect pick for your garden I've compiled some of the best to shop right now.
There are a few other things you can do to ensure your container garden is prepared for frosty conditions. You can transition fall containers to winter by swapping out plants for hardy varieties and you can move pots close together for winter to create some insulation.
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