Today’s photos are from Jolene, who is sharing the beautiful garden that her mother, Tina Iosca, has created. We’ve been lucky enough to visit this beautiful garden before: The Secret Garden.
06.06.2023 - 17:20 / gardenerspath.com / Heather Buckner
Potted Bushes: How to Grow Shrubs in ContainersThere are a number of reasons gardeners choose to plant shrubs in containers.
A common one is limited space, but potted plants can also be useful if you are looking to grow species that are not well suited to your climate, or simply want the flexibility to move your plants around.
They can also create a nice aesthetic on a patio or deck.
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Continue on to learn all you need to know to grow shrubs in containers.
Growing potted shrubs is not much different than growing them in the ground would be. Planting and growing requirements will be similar in either case.
The main difference is, since they are being planted in a contained space – and potentially spending some time indoors for part of the year as well – you need to pay close attention to make sure their needs for water, sunlight, and nutrients are met.
Species SelectionMany shrubs do well if they are grown in containers, but some may be better suited to your needs and available space than others.
When determining which species to plant, there are a few useful factors to keep in mind:
1. Take Growth Rate into AccountSlower-growing shrubs tend to do well in containers, since they don’t need to be repotted as often, and are less likely to become root bound.
Evergreens such as boxwood, Japanese holly, azalea, or rhododendron make great container plants.
2. Think SmallDwarf varieties are also great options, since they are naturally smaller and adapt well to small spaces, without the need for significant pruning each year, or the risk of tipping over their containers.
3. Move with the SunOne nice thing about container plants is
Today’s photos are from Jolene, who is sharing the beautiful garden that her mother, Tina Iosca, has created. We’ve been lucky enough to visit this beautiful garden before: The Secret Garden.
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