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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

When and how to prune junipers – we reveal the expert techniques to avoid bare patches and bald spots in your evergreens

A collection of juniper bushes in a park.

Juniper bushes are hardy evergreen coniferous shrubs that can come in many shapes and sizes. A popular plant thanks to its versatility and low-maintenance growing habits, you will not need to prune junipers lots but there are pitfalls to avoid when you do.

Junipers rank among the easiest evergreen shrubs you can plant in a backyard. When established, junipers often need little watering or feeding. They also require minimal pruning and can usually be left to their own devices without the need for trimming - bar the removal of any dead or damaged branches.

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