you can also place some moth balls in planters to deter the bugs.
Aloe
plant.I grow mine in ground,but I pot it up for about 2-3 months in winter& i'd guess it gets 16 oz water in a month(it stays erect..so thats a good sign..if it droops I give some water,but it does dry between waterings)I pot mine in skultz
cactus mix.
roses:
knowing what KIND/TYPE they are can help more.BUT you want them in a sunny location& if you can do a south wall up by house will add more protection.you'd have to watch for them chilling winds.that would be your damage problem,but can remedy that also with evergreen branches or burlap.would be better in ground than in pot as will add more protection on roots and you'd
plant different up there than in FL.(bud union at ground level in FL bud union above ground level 2 inches or so up north)you can also do protection with bales of hay(fall decorations,then do christmas ones on it too...added bonus) fill me in on what type it is and will double check my
rose book
fill me in what type it is and will double check
rose book.I'f I were to
plant it now up there.....I think I'd dig a hole and sink pot in the ground.I don't think roots would get setablished to survive like down here& FL where we
plant in winter so not to stress the
plants.
wisteria..I think I've seen those listed as
seeds that can winter sow.I know it can grow upthere cause my MIL took some rootings of some of my vines& shes Spencer IN.
When I grew peace lilly in Indpls.I grew in kitchen and had grow light on it in winter the back corner was a cooler spot maybe 62-65& set on bakeing sheet with gravels that had water to help with humidity.I turned
plant once a week& deep watered in shower once a month(yeah...oct-May)
I feel for you for your 1st winter.my 1st winter from going from TN to IN I was sick the whole entire winter and could not wait for it to end& could not get stay warm enough.You will want to stock up on thera flu/nitequill/dayquill& robitussian cough decongestant.wool socks..wear 5 layers when go outdoors.buy a scarf& a hat and isotoner gloves.if your car has vinal seats...buy seat covers...your booty will thank you when you sit.it won't get frost bite.