One of the great things about junipers—along with the fact they’re usually ignored by deer—is how self-sufficient they are. Junipers practically set the gold standard for “plant ‘em and forget ‘em” ...

Junipers practically set the gold standard for “plant ‘em and forget ‘em” evergreens, requiring little in the way of watering or fertilizing once they’re established. This easygoing nature carries ...

Juniper bushes are hardy evergreen coniferous shrubs that can come in many shapes and sizes. A popular plant thanks to its versatility and low-maintenance growing habits, you will not need to prune ...

Junipers are not as forgiving as some plants when it comes to pruning. If done wrong, one will end up with an ugly skeleton of a shrub with bald spots and bare branches. On the bright side, junipers ...

I used to tell novice pruners to practice on junipers, because I saw them as basically indestructible. That was before I saw the aftermath of my neighbor's practice session. Now I recommend that ...

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Q. I have two junipers under my picture window, 4 feet high, 6 feet wide. How far can we cut them back without killing them? Could we just remove the longest branches to decrease their width and ...

Anyone can prune, but not everyone prunes correctly. In order to prune correctly, you need to understand how plants respond to pruning. When a pruning cut is made on a stem or limb, new growth will ...

We have moved into a home where shrubs have been pruned into boxes and balls. We prefer a more natural appearance. Can they be pruned to make them look more natural? Yes, it is possible to restore ...

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