Juniper
When creating a landscape garden, juniper is used quite often. This is not surprising: the plant is evergreen, bright, attractive to the eye, and requires a minimum of care.
Several are cultivated today species plants, choosing one that will fit perfectly into the design of the garden plot is not at all difficult, because there are many varieties of juniper:
- by appearance it can be: ordinary, rocky, scaly, horizontal
- the size of the plant can be dwarf and tall
- the shape of the crown can be spreading, pyramidal or spherical
- Based on the color of the crown, varieties are distinguished into blue, green, yellow and even red and cream
The lifespan of bushes is more than 600 years, i.e. planted by you, they will delight more than one generation of your heirs with their attractive appearance.
Growing juniper when, where and how to plant
After reading the articles in the section dedicated to juniper, you will learn that the plant is light-loving, but may suffer from direct sunlight. It is not recommended to plant in heavily shaded areas - the decorative effect of the plant will be lost.
The plant is not picky about soil, but it will develop better in an area with light soils and sufficient moisture. Feeding during the growing process will only be needed if growth slows down.
It is best to plant juniper in the fall or spring; theoretically, this can be done in the summer, but in the summer heat it will be more difficult for the plant to take root in a new place.
For planting in open ground, it is better to buy bushes 2-3 years old. Peat and nitroammophos are used as fertilizers during planting.Abundant watering during the first time after planting is a must.
During periods of severe drought, the plant will also need to be watered at least once a month; in the summer heat, spraying is very useful, but it should be done in the evening.
To reduce moisture evaporation, it is recommended to mulch the tree trunk circle.
Juniper propagation
We will provide those who want to plant and grow many bushes with information about:
- how to grow juniper from seeds at home
- how to perform cuttings juniper
- how to root juniper in water
- how to vaccinate
Having mastered the basics of proper juniper care, you can decorate an alpine hill with this original plant, rockery, or, having mastered pruning skills, create a beautiful hedge from bushes.
We are sure that your desire to grow juniper bushes on your plot will definitely come true; there should not be any special problems in growing them.
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