Juniperus

Juniperus or Juniper

Come in different forms as they make lovely upright conifers but are also perfect for ground cover and hiding any unwanted soil. The fragrant foliage is tightly knitted together.

Junipers are great for adding structure to borders and are tolerant to most conditions.

These conifers are one of these best out there that provide for the wildlife, they supply food, shelter ad excellent nesting sites for birds.

Where to Site Your Juniper

Making a lovely plant in the garden where it be in pots, rockeries, ground cover or as a feature. as they don't need any work doing to them and they are native to the UK

How to Grow and Look after your Juniper

Plant in full sun or light shade - if they get too much full shade the branches grow openly and damages the shape.

They grow in any type of soil if its well-drained, they are tolerant from road salt and urban pollution.

Feed with a granular fertiliser in spring.

The berries are sometimes used to flavour gins, liqueurs and sauces for to serve with game.