Wait! We Asked a Gardening Pro What to Do With Dead-Looking Plants Before Tossing Them

Wait! We Asked a Gardening Pro What to Do With Dead-Looking Plants Before Tossing Them

Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty ImagesKey PointsPlants that look dead in winter may be struggling to stay alive or simply dormant.Check for any green foliage and examine the root ball before tossing a dead-looking plant.Cut back dead growth and rotten roots, treat the root ball, and repot to revive a struggling houseplant.Winter can be tough on houseplants, but don't go throwing out a dead-looking plant just yet. Some plants go into winter dormancy…