Many gardeners who want to create a green hedge on their site or, on the contrary, decorate the landscape with beautiful lonely growing coniferous shrubs, the question arises of when it is best to plant juniper. Some advise doing this in the spring, but it has been observed that the most effective planting of juniper is in the fall.
This is easily explained by the characteristics of this plant. Firstly, the juniper is well adapted to almost any conditions and
types of soil. Secondly, this shrub tolerates frosts well. Therefore, planting juniper in the fall gives a high result, the survival rate of seedlings is very good. This makes the plant even more popular. Of course, one should not forget about the special beauty of this coniferous shrub. Tough leaves - needles give it a certain exoticism. Their upper side is covered with a plaque that differs in color. Therefore, it seems that the needles seem to be multi-colored. In autumn, fruits appear on the branches - cones, they are used in folk medicine and as aromatic spices.
So,
planting juniper in the fall is preferable because this coniferous shrub will become an ornament not only for the summer, but also for the winter garden. This plant is perfect for landscaping. Juniper has a number of advantages that distinguish it against the background of other
conifers. First of all, it is the diversity of its species. They differ from each other in the shape of the crown, the height and color of the needles. Pyramidal forms are more often used as a
green hedge . They can be combined with deciduous shrubs. Well, if you need to decorate, for example, an alpine hill, then dwarf
species of juniper are simply irreplaceable here
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Another important feature of this plant is its unpretentiousness and frost resistance. It is thanks to these qualities that the planting of juniper in the autumn becomes much more productive than spring. As for the care of seedlings, then there will not be any special problems. Immediately after planting, the bush does not need to be fed; those fertilizers that were made in advance during the preparation of the hole will be enough for him. But in the spring, after the snow melts and the earth warms up a bit, it is imperative to add 30-40 grams of nitroammophosk to the soil. After planting, juniper must be watered. About 15 liters of water are poured into one well. In the dry period, the plant requires additional moisture. Water the bush once a week, in the morning or evening. Young plants are also sprayed.
The best time for planting juniper is the end of October. One week before planting, a pit is prepared. Its size depends on the seedling and its root system. It is better to dig a hole of about 1x1 meter. A layer of peat, sand and coniferous earth is surely spilling out at its bottom. Everything should be in equal proportions. Never choose a place for planting juniper next to rowan and hawthorn. These plants can cause a fungal disease, since a parasitic fungus is often found in their litter. The most important thing for the juniper to feel good in the garden is planting and care. Photos and various illustrations of how you can transform your garden with this beautiful ornamental shrub can be found on landscape design sites and in specialized literature.