Shrubs in Your Garden
A shrub is different from a tree because it is shorter and it has more stems. It is usually under 20 feet tall and is grown in a place called a shrubbery. In the garden, shrubs are a great addition, especially if you have limited space. Lawns can often benefit from shrubs because they are decorative. Lavenders, roses, and other flowering plants are considered as shrubs and grow to less than 7 feet tall.
Shrubs, in general, have broad leaves, although mountain pines and other conifers have needle-shaped leaves. There are types of shrubs that produce berries while other shrubs are very fragrant. There are also creeping shrubs that serve as groundcover, such as junipers. If you have been wondering how to grow shrubs in pots, read on.
Soil Preparation
Choose a suitable compost that has a lot of nutrients that will nurture your shrubs properly. The compost should also be heavy, to prevent the plants from being blown over by strong winds.
How to Plant
Broken terracotta or polystyrene should be placed at the bottom of the pots to prevent the holes at the bottom of the pots from being clogged up. Fill the pots with compost and special compost for acid-loving plants.
Mix in fertilizer with the compost. This is crucial for shrubs, as they require a lot of nutrients – more than any other plant in your garden.
Aftercare
These plants need to be watered regularly, even if it just rained. The reason for this is that these plants have an extensive root system and always need water. If the plant has outgrown its pot, replant it to a larger pot. Annually, remove the top 2 inches of the soil and replace it with fresh compost mixed with fertilizer.
Now you know how to grow shrubs in pots!
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