Wintering large potted plants

[amid chaos]

After the new construction is finished I am planning on putting some large plants like grasses, evergreens, stuff like that in large pots on the deck. I know they would have to winter outside.

My question is about the pots. I'm afraid great big ceramic or terra cotta ones would break with the freezing cold, but I dont like the look of plastic.

So, what do I put them in?????

 

[DebºoºS]

I don't like the look of plastic either. I put the plastic pots inside my good pots and cover the top with sphagnum moss. It makes it a little easier for me to move them around and repot them.

 

[amid chaos]

A great idea deb, thanks!!

 

[Ranatra]

Vanessa,
My friend has the big terra cotta pots outside on her deck all winter with her plants and has never had a problem.