IN ST A N T IM PA C T
After the
holidays
W hen you're
through using
evergreens in
holiday decorations,
plant them in
your garden. Use
varieties suited to
your climate; many
dwarf conifers are
cold-hardy to
Zone
4
(-
30
°F).
If the soil is frozen
and difficult to
dig, store the plant
in an unheated
garage or shed until
spring, being sure
to keep it watered
until planting.
NORTH W OODS
Reindeer moss,
birch branches, and
pinecones accent
potted conifers,
including a young blue
spruce, an emerald
arborvitae, and an
‘Effusa’ juniper. ®
For buying information
seepage 2#6.
96 DECEMBER 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
