Time to start learning how to wire and care for them!
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Good to know, thank you!
I almost bought a juniper, I loved the look of it, but I was worried about how it would last through the winter in our yard as a beginner, and it was about 5x the price. I ended up going with these guys because 1) they're indoor, so he told me they're fine on my deck, and once the temperature starts to drop I can bring them inside, 2) he said they're harder to kill, and 3) they were on sale for $30 each, down from $120, so I won't be heartbroken if I kill them lol.
Yikes they wanted $120 for those guys originally? You would probably be better off going to a place that sells shrubs for your yard. We have places here that sell small items like that in one gallon pots for around $10 to $20 each (you can find great sales at the end of Summer). You get something that has a few years of growth but hasn't been styled at all by anyone, so you have a clean slate to work with. I've gotten a couple like that where I could see the hint of a bonsai style among all the branches, so I brought them home, did some minor trimming, then set them aside for the Winter. One died and one survived, I might go back again this year to see if I can find others. Plus once again, at the much lower cost you don't have to worry about some plants dying while you learn how to take care of them.
That's a great idea, I'm gonna try that! I did want something established to start with, which is why I went with a guy locally, but I wouldn't mind trying something like that. Like you said, the price is right lol