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Winterizing Flowering Bushes: Winter Protection With a Shrub Shelter

By David Beaulieu, About.com

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Excavation for the Shrub Shelter

Holes dug for the shrub shelter's poles.

Holes dug for the shrub shelter's poles.

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Excavate the 4 holes, to a depth of about 2'. Going down this deep will give your structure good support.

What if you encounter resistance in the ground as you dig, preventing you from reaching a depth of 2'? On Page 6 I address that issue, providing a handy tip....

Resources for Flowering Bushes and Other Shrubs
Resources for Flowering Bushes and Other Shrubs
Resources for Flowering Bushes and Other Shrubs

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