The term "winter protection for plants" can be a little different for those of us in warmer climates. It is possible for us to overwinter some plants right in their pots.
Hate to roll the heavy wheelbarrow out when you need a large container for clean-up work?
PVC pipe can be used to hold hanging baskets when you have no hangers for the pots.
In my short period of gardening I have come to love daylilies, but I like them mixed in with other plants.