Dwarf conifers and evergreens are not something you may think of putting in a flower pot, but the variety of colors and textures can add interest to a dull patio corner.

The plants run about $5, so if you want experiment it is not super expensive, according to Phil Steinhauer, CEO of Designscapes Colorado.

You don't need a large container.

"These (dwarf conifers and evergreens) are very slow growing. They don't have really strong root systems," said Steinhauer.

He recommended soaking the pots from the nursery in water before transplanting them to the container.

This removes bubbles from the roots..

"It is tough to over winter these. You need a either a garage that is insulated with some light in it or else you want to pack them up against your house and maybe put straw or leaves around them," said Steinhauer.

"You don't want the whole pot exposed to the element."

Here is a list of the plants featured on 7NEWS at 11 a.m.:

• Blue Chip Juniper
• Arborvitae
• 'Uncle Fogy' Common Name: Weeping Jack Pine
• Dwarf Japanese False Cypress
• Hinoki Cypress
• Weeping Cedar
• Boxwood
• Dwarf Alberta Spruce

You can find more of Phil's tips by visiting www.designscapes.org