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Hello!
I just love the look of boxwood or spruce poodles trees (2 or 3 ball ornamentals) planted in urns. However, I've been told that they will not overwinter well in zone 7 in my shed. Would it be possible to cut the bottom out of my fiberglass container and sink it a bit into the ground so the roots are actually growing into the ground? Would it survive the winter like this? Any suggestions would be great! Thanks!!!

That might work Traci, but check out some of the hardier boxwoods (The Green Series from Sheridan Nurseries in Canada is great; Green Gem, Green Mountain, etc.) and if you have a window in the shed, that might work.

Some of these new foam containers look great, are much lighter, and most importantly offer more protection. Coupled with a Green Mountain and a window in the shed, I think you might make a go of it...