- Species including boxwood and deer-resistant Japanese pieris make good candidates for containers. The variegated leaves of the redtwig dogwood offer summer and winter interest with bright red stems growing on new wood. Juniper bushes work well, with the slow-growing shrubs reaching just a few feet in height in containers. For loads of color, hydrangeas grown in containers produce masses of blooms, adding color to the garden or patio.
- Containers for shrubs come in all sizes. As long as the container offers good drainage and is large enough to hold your growing plant, it should work. Ideally, large clay pots work well as they offer top-heavy planters stability in strong winds.
- Shrubs growing in containers need frequent checking for moisture and pests. You may need to water the containers every day in warm weather. Regular fertilization is also required to replace the nutrients the tree uses up from the potting soil.
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