Frozen Pots, ice drought and how do I correct it

[lizzylemon]

Hi, I really need some advice about the Big Freeze and my plant pots but not sure if this is the correct Forum.

Anyway here goes:

I'm begining to wonder if there's such thing as an ice drought because if the water is all frozen, how can my plants drink?

Also how do I go about watering the pots as I don't want to broke them when the water turns to ice?

I've just read in a newspaper that pots should be wrapped but is it too late if they're already frozen?

Anyone who can share their knowledge of how to firefight this cold weather with completely unprepared numpties (me) would be really helpful.

[lynda66]

i've just left my climbing rose in a pot, though it's in a big square plastic one, and next to the hedge with an overhang (sort of concrete thing over the door) ....... haven't cut it down or anything and it's still got its leaves ..... i havent watered it since about september, and it doesn't get much rain, if any.

[GeorgieP]

Maybe on a sunny day (like today - well in London at least) make sure your pots are in the sun so have a small chance of heating up. Then wrap the plants up towards end of day (e.g. bubble wrap or newspaper)? Or put them in the shed. That's what I've done with my frost tender lemongrass (it has been in the shed all winter mind)

p.s. I have no idea if that would help...!