A full-sun deck in Massachusetts needs heat-tolerant container plants and a strategy for privacy screening.
Junipers, arborvitae, dwarf Alberta spruce, and ornamental grasses thrive in sunny containers. Visit local nurseries for zone-appropriate selections.
Water by weight: heavy after watering, wait until light (every 2-5 days in heat). Soil surface turns light brown when dry. Fertilize monthly during growing season.
Move pots to the east side of the house in winter, place on ground, and mulch heavily. For privacy, large pots on the deck are more practical than on hot asphalt. Ensure pots are large enough for root development of screening plants.
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