That makes sense Julia. I have dwarf evergreens planted along with spring bulbs, groundcovers, dwarf lilies and the odd veronica. My red tulips are blooming right now. I have a pencil holly in one that loves the trough. In my large wash tub I even have a Japanese maple planted with creeping phlox and coral bells. I try and plant things that will like the deep root system but I am not always successful.
