Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brie Williams One of the great things about junipers—along with the fact they’re usually ignored by deer—is how self-sufficient ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. We have several evergreens in our landscape that need pruning. I have been told we have junipers, yews and a row of taller arbor-vitae in the back. The junipers are spreading over the sidewalk, the ...

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are pruning guidelines that act as a starting point, which makes the job a bit easier. Choosing the correct tools will ensure ...

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” ...