Ask-a-Dave's-Gardener: Rosemary and Lavender Potted, 1 by MaypopLaurel

MaypopLaurel wrote:
Though I agree with all of the above advice, some of what is appropriate in warm zones is not appropriate in yours. I\'m in 7 based on altitude and, while mostly hardy, it\'s not guaranteed. You are somewhere between zone 7 and 6. In this case it is not recommended to prune plants when nearing freezes as you already seem to know. Also, be aware that potted plant roots suffer much colder temps than ones in ground. I believe CGardens was on track with an indoor plan. Pot up with a light mix. Find a cool but sunny spot. Keep watered and well drained. You can prune if they are indoors. Even if they could get into the ground they would not be able to establish in time. Lavender is more finicky than rosemary but to survive they need perfect drainage. Yours looks on the way out. I\'ve got two rosemary plants in a stone planter and a large shrub growing on a granite hillside. There\'s lavender there too. I need to clean the leaf litter away from the plants. Any mulch in cool, wet weather is the kiss of death. We\'ve been warm and dry but had several wet days and will be going down to twenties as of tomorrow night. Done rambling.