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Though most often found in wild wetland areas, you can grow this shrub in your yard if you have the proper conditions. It's not a secure handle, so don't think you'll be able to just pick up the container with it because you won't be able to," Martha said.

Determine where the newest (brown-colored) branches are—the vigorous new growth coming from lower on the main stems. Get a fresh bit of white tacky glue on your palette/foil and dip a small paint brush into it, brushing it all over the tiny styrofoam ball and where it connects to the floral wire.You can prune it right down to the ground, and it will still come up again—with a more pleasing rounded shape. Insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, lacebugs, and caterpillars; when infestations are severe, pesticides can be used.