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1. Scraggly and Overgrown
When you have plants that are growing rather vigorously, you may have to manicure them every so often. This can be a great way to keep your yard fit and looking nice. When this is done, you will find that your plants have much cleaner, fuller leaves, and stems. It is also possible that you may have to prune or clip the shrubs during the winter months, though this is rarely necessary.
2. Tightly Packed
When you have plants that are packed together tightly, there can be some stress placed on the plant. While the individual plants may be larger, the shade is reduced and you may find that there is less room for the trees and shrubs to get enough light. This will lead to a situation called green shoulder that is where the shrubs expand wrongfully. To prevent this, you need to have spaces in your yard where there is sunlight and air circulation. You may have to stake your plants in certain areas. You may want to use a raised bed as well.
3. Soil Poor
Plants that are in poor soil will be weak, require more watering, and will not produce well. There are exceptions to this group of plants, though. If you have dry areas or loose soil, you may want to choose plants that are stronger and still healthy.
4. Shade
The shrubs that are in shade will dry much more quickly and require more water. This is why they should be in a sunny spot. It is also why you should limit the size of your plants. The more leaves and branches you allow, the more shade the plant has to survive.
5. Compact
Compact shrubs are often harder to prune and shape. This is why they do not do well in areas that are windy. You may be able to pigeonhole them into small spaces, but they are likely to be damaged if you try to prune them beyond the space.
6. Bowed
bowed shrubs are in an uneven position. They try to compensate for their lack of care by growing in an unfavorable position, bent on one side. It is normal for them to be a bit weak in the limbs, as most junipers are. However, they will be less of a problem in tight spaces.
7. Free-standing
free-standing shrubs are by definition free-standing. They don’t require support and can stand up to lots of wear and tear.
Most junipers get damaged vines. You can get replacement canes, or if the juniper is weak enough as a whole, an equally attractive weeping tree. For the weeping types, plant five or six canes in the container. For the ground cover varieties dig a trench around the plants about four inches wide, six inches deep. Plant the junipers in the trenches a foot apart. If they are in sandy soil, spread a layer of organic mulch on top of them.
8. Water
Watch for dryness in the roots of the plants and water as necessary. They do not do well in drought conditions, so avoid watering altogether once it goes past the foliage.
After the foliage withers from the tips, it may be time to water. Replace the mulch. When you water the shrubs watch out for topsoil erosion, especially with clay-like soils. Keep an eye on topsoil depth.
9. Repotting
It’s necessary to report the plants at some point. Choose from the many varieties available. Not all varieties are suited to be grown in containers, so choose the plants that are best suited for your region and garden. To do simple repotting plants, remove the plant from the pot with dirt, paying attention to the roots. Place the plant in a container of your choice.
Make sure to use a good potting mix. It, too, needs to be sterilized and drain well. Unlike soil, it won’t be able to hold water like soil will.
10. Rude
It is never too late to learn about caring for plants. Types of plants that are difficult to care for, although once thought to be difficult to care for, are now being presented with less unpleasant problems by home gardeners. Caring for plants can be a fun and rewarding experience which I believe some people are just not ready to give up on.