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Top 10 dwarf shrubs for containers

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.
Among these cold-tolerant hydrangeas are varieties with pinky-red and green blooms, while others are resistant to those pesky deer and rabbits in your yard.
I love old gardening sayings that have passed the test of time. One of my favorites is “prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The truism is meant to allay our fear of pruning, as though ...