Does juniper spread downhill?
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Does this mix of Junipers Sound Like a Good Plan?
Comments (4)I think the only concern I might have is the different maturing times of the different junipers. If one type were to outgrow the others, might it look odd. Too, the spread of one type, invading the space of the other would have to ensure the space is adequate. I suppose their care is pretty well the same. Thirty-five feet to the fence...and then the junipers taking up space ...will their mature size interfere with how you might use the space left. Just a quick note:....pay no attention if it doesn't apply. Do you have perchance any mountain ash, hawthorn, crabapple nearby to you or your neighbor? The reason I ask is that your choice of juniper is a host for a fungus disease that attacks junipers. Cedar Apple Rust.... if you have any of the plants mentioned, or your neighbor..or have one close by... I suggest you read about this particular fungus before making up your mind to buy juniper. It need not change your mind about such purchase....just be aware of it....See MoreHelp on Juniper Boarder
Comments (4)the strong horizontal presence is grey owl.. last pic.. 4 uprights are green giants ... dax is correct.. came with the property ... and.. they are much bluer than the pix suggest .. bluest after spring flush ... great blue berries for making gin .. lol .. i would say those are on 8 to 10 foot centers.. but its been a while since i crawled in the searching for grape vines .... gee tree farm just north of the state prison in jackson has a wonderful 10 acre arb.. and sell most everything you could ever want for you garden .... it makes a wonderful day trip ... and they usually have free pony rides for the young ones around this time of year [call ahead] ... the online catalog may or may not be current or useful ... this is the type of thing you need to see with your own eyes ... if you go .. grab one of the peeps on the garden carts.. and have them race you over to the arb .... a great place to see what you might buy ... had to google Quincy to find you... lol ... ken Here is a link that might be useful: link...See MoreCreeping Juniper - does it change soil pH?
Comments (1)It takes quitea lot to make an appreciable change insoil ph. He should be fine....See MoreNeed Help With Getting Rid of Junipers and planting HollyHocks
Comments (6)Hi Me, I'd say you've definitely gotten rid of the junipers---and it sounds like you almost got rid of yourself too! I do everything the easy way, so I agree with Bob, I'd just dig between whatever may be left of the roots and plant the hollyhocks right there. I recommend improving the soil the same way you would when planting any other plant---keep a bucket of moist Canadian peat or a GOOD quality compost with you, and mix about a third peat or compost into the hole and the soil you'll be backfilling with when you plant each plant. Water them in well, and they should be fine. By next year when they're getting to be full size, you may need to put in a 5 or 6' stake by each one to help them a little bit---especially if you get a lot of wind. (Where are you located?) And it's a good idea to mulch around the bottom of each one---or over the entire area---with one of the wood mulches---like the bagged bark mulch which comes in small, medium, and large at any of the box stores. Hollyhocks are also VERY easy to collect seed from if you want to--and you'll also find LOTS of seedlings coming up around them next spring if they bloom this year. I bet by fall your thumb will have turned green---and hopefully your bones will have healed! Welcome to RMG, Skybird...See Morekitasei2
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