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FIVE POTTED TREES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR THE PATIO
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Potted trees are a beautiful addition to your outdoor space this summer. Use them to create some privacy on your deck or patio, we’ve picked five trees that grow well in pots. Remember that a tree planted in a pot will dry out more quickly than in the ground, and the smaller the pot size, the more often you will have to water it.
Ficus trees have been a favourite indoor tree for decades, they also thrive outdoors over the summer. Place your ficus in an area with good sun but not where the tree will dry out too quickly. Definitely bring it inside when the weather begins to get cooler.
By Jacqui Chaisson
Olive Tree
Olive trees have become popular in the past few years. Find a sunny spot outdoors during the warmer months and bring them inside for the winter.
BOXWOOD TOPIARY Boxwood make beautiful topiaries and are perfect in pairs beside your entry. There are a variety of dwarf conifers you can keep in pots over the winter but ensure the planter can survive the fluctuating
temperatures when the soil expands and contracts.
JAPANESE MAPLE
CITRUS TREES
With their elegant leaves and delicate branches, Japanese maples are a beautiful focal point in your outdoor space. Consult with an expert for how to winter over this tree.
You can start citrus trees from a seed if you have patience, or buy them from a reliable greenhouse. They will thrive on your patio but, you will need to bring them inside for the winter
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