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kitty, i live in massachusetts, so i feel your pain when it comes to weather. i ususally leave mine outside with no overhead cover. i pile leaves under, around, and over the pots about half way up the tallest tree, this sometimes buries smaller ones with no ill effects to date, this has been enough protection for my trees over the years. my question for you is why this late in the season would you change what you have going? is the tree newly purchased? or is it showing something to cause concern? btw, junipers not only "prefer" to be outside, but it is as good as certain death if they are not. if kept in a cold house, they can be maintained by controlling the temp. (usually around 40F).

chris

1-Mar-2007	#2
ChrisM bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: norton, massachusetts Country: usa USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 1,155	kitty, i live in massachusetts, so i feel your pain when it comes to weather. i ususally leave mine outside with no overhead cover. i pile leaves under, around, and over the pots about half way up the tallest tree, this sometimes buries smaller ones with no ill effects to date, this has been enough protection for my trees over the years. my question for you is why this late in the season would you change what you have going? is the tree newly purchased? or is it showing something to cause concern? btw, junipers not only "prefer" to be outside, but it is as good as certain death if they are not. if kept in a cold house, they can be maintained by controlling the temp. (usually around 40F). chris __________________ A bonsai is like a good marriage.You commit, for better or for worse, till death do you part. I DO!!!