Question From: NORTH CAROLINA
Q: When is the best time to plant Juniper. I am planning on putting it on a small slope where I cannot get any grass to grow as a ground cover. I did this at a previous home and it looked very good. Some things I read say you can plant in the Fall and then some say best in the Spring. I would like to now but don't want to spend the money and then they don't survive now Sept., 2012.
A:
I think it's always best to plant Junipers and other evergreens in the fall. The roots continue to grow and establish until the ground freezes. Water the area well a couple of days before you plant and be sure to keep the newly planted Juniper watered. Plants can dry out in cool damp weather if it does not rain. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy
