Hardy Junipers For Your Landscape: So Many Sizes, Shapes, And Colors

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Junipers come in many sizes, shapes, and colors, making them an excellent choice for landscapes and gardens. Our video takes a look at some of my favorite hardy varieties.
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0:00 Introduction
0:20 Mother Lode Juniper
1:19 Star Power Juniper
1:52 Savin Juniper
2:35 Wichita Blue Juniper
3:34 Icee Blue Juniper
4:32 Medora Juniper
4:58 Gold Coast Juniper
6:31 Trautman Juniper
6:39 Green Columnar Juniper
6:53 Calgary Carpet Juniper
8:01 Arcadia Juniper
8:05 Taylor Juniper
8:38 Prince of Wales Juniper

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@kimmyj1512 11 күн бұрын

THE most gorgeous garden ive ever 'seen' and i watch a lot on YT. I can't believe it's a private garden. Wow💚🎊💯

@gardenhike 10 күн бұрын

Thats quite the compliment. Thank you!

@DavidMendoza-nv2su 11 ай бұрын

This has got to be my new favorite channel. His work looks so awesome. Thank you sir!

@gardenhike 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear, thank you!

@minoooliaee1333 3 ай бұрын

OMG, your garden is stunning and the selection of evergreens is a 100! Absolutely beautiful. Love those cascading junipers and rocks in the landscape. Thank you for sharing this.

@merrileemorrison-cotter8539 Ай бұрын

Love, love, LOVE your garden! How do you keep the deer away?

@thegulfcoastexperience 11 ай бұрын

Wow just the video I needed!

@Bigrhythm4 8 ай бұрын

love your junipers!!!! thanks for clarifying the different junipers

@StillTheJackyBear 3 ай бұрын

TY...

@justice_1337 5 ай бұрын

I am looking forward to spruce/juniper/arborvitae planting again this spring. Will have to check some of these out 🙂

@peryalcala 7 ай бұрын

Gorgeous garden Sir !!!! 😍❤️

@peryalcala 7 ай бұрын

Omg😍 That wichita blue juniper is lovely. I saw one at one of my local nurseries and I think I’m going back and get it. No to big perfect

@kaystinebrink1220 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this program. I had no idea there were so many juniper choices. I'm a little tired or arbs.

@Toby-oq8cg 2 ай бұрын

Really like your channel. I like the low growers for ground cover. Which is the fastest grower?

@gardenhike 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear you like the channel! Thanks. Prince of Whales and Icee Blue are my two fastest growers.

@corystuard6251 3 ай бұрын

Can you provide some guidance on "mulch beds" or mounding, my lawn is a little to flat and i would like to add some elevation like what you have there with some stones as well. Do build a base of top soil then top dress with mulch? Just subscribed and very envious of you fantastic work!

@gardenhike 3 ай бұрын

Yes, as you said, create your contours and elevation changes with topsoil, then rip rap rock if you like, and mulch. On many of the beds in my videos, I’ve also used the sod as part of the mounds. When I cut out the trench for the edging, I throw the grass clumps into piles that start the mounds. Then, I add topsoil over the top to even it out. Here are links to a few videos that show that process: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6qiZ5Sm0tmRiKc.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNaKl8-DvtnckXU.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/as58pdqcu72wkn0.html Thanks for subscribing; I appreciate it!

@fredwolfe9641 10 ай бұрын

My wife and I just found your channel on KZfaq. We really like the way you show everything in your yard that you're growing. I believe I'm going to try the mother lode ground cover in a corner of our yard. Also I'd like to know the brand name of the shirts that you're wearing in this episode. They look nice and cool for working around the yard. THANKS!

@gardenhike 10 ай бұрын

Glad you found the channel! Welcome. The shirt in that video was Reebok PlayDry.

@outdoorztime2923 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful landscaping! I don't suppose you have some visiting Cedar Waxwings from time-to-time, do you?

@gardenhike 2 ай бұрын

Many property owners in my area have established Rocky Mountain Junipers and Eastern Red Cedars in their windbreak tree rows, so I suspect they are busier there, but we see a few.

@TaylorinShirewood 11 ай бұрын

Hi Hike, have you ever worked with crowberry, Empetrum nigrum before, I feel there could be some great possibilities with how it also creeps along rocks and wood chip mulch. I'm growing it from seed for this exact purpose actually for my own landscape!

@gardenhike 11 ай бұрын

I had not heard of it but after a quick read, I like it! I fear it needs a more acidic soil which I do not have (I’m 7-8 Ph) Give me a shout if you know what the soil requirements are.

@Anonymously4051 7 ай бұрын

Like to see a video on how you sharpen your clippers and slippers. Thank you

@gardenhike 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good video to work on during our long winters! I’ll put some thought into this. Thank you.

@barbaradewey1155 6 ай бұрын

How close together do you plant your ground cover type junipers. Love your gardens!

@gardenhike 6 ай бұрын

It depends a little bit on the variety and how quick you want them to blend (or not) together. I would say on average about 6 feet.

@chrissieb6167 11 ай бұрын

Wow, great collection of Junipers. Very inspiring. Your property is absolutely beautiful ! How many acres do you have if i might ask?

@gardenhike 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. A little over two acres. I used to think I wanted 20, but now that I’m “getting up there” two is plenty to manage 😊.

@chrissieb6167 11 ай бұрын

@@gardenhike Lol, I hear that! I only have .75 acre, 1/3 is wildness, trying to tame it is kickin my butt some days. I have over 100 deciduous trees and the leaves! Omg! There is too much shade but I am trying some ground cover junipers. You mentioned having mulch under them, curious as to why?

@gardenhike 11 ай бұрын

@@chrissieb6167 I like the look of mulch beds. It helps keep the weeds down and holds moisture too.

@chrissieb6167 11 ай бұрын

@@gardenhike i totally agree! Thanks!

@tiff8346 6 ай бұрын

This is so informative and it’s so calm the way he talks. Anyone know what kind of accent he’s got? I’m from down under so I’m not too familiar . it’s musical somehow

@user-if5wj1nk5v 2 ай бұрын

CANADIAN! Aye?

@pattiobrien5408 Ай бұрын

He’s from North Dakota in the US

@joanne_niagara 11 ай бұрын

Gorgeous property and thanks for the great information! How long have you had the Taylor Junipers? I just put in a row of Blue Arrow Junipers which are about 2 ft tall but can't wait until they reach full height.

@gardenhike 11 ай бұрын

About 7-8 years ago. They were 4 foot, #10 pot when I planted them. I put in a Blue Arrow a couple of years ago and I got 50% winter burn this past season, so I was worried it was not fully hardy for my area. It’s coming back strong though.

@joanne_niagara 9 ай бұрын

@@gardenhike Do you know how wide Blue Arrow Junipers get? When I put mine in I had read they get 2-3 ft wide. Now I'm reading some articles saying 4 ft wide and I'm getting concerned I didn't leave enough room as I put an arbour in front, which can't be moved. The photos of more mature trees look fairly narrow so I'm hoping it will be okay.

@gardenhike 9 ай бұрын

I wish I could say for sure, but I have not come across many older Blue Arrows. I think you’ll be ok though. But I’m betting you’ll be closer to the 3’ + width on average than the 2’.

@joanne_niagara 9 ай бұрын

@@gardenhike I guess I'll find out in about 10 years :) Thanks so much for the response. Love your channel!

@deanwilliams2020 7 ай бұрын

I have a raised septic bed. What would you recommend that would have a short root system?

@gardenhike 7 ай бұрын

My experience is the Juniper genus has a fairly shallow root system, with a few deeper tap roots, but can be extensive. That being said, if there is moisture available lower, they will likely go for it, and go deep. The Arborvitae genus (Thuja) has a shallow, fibrous root system but I also think they will go after moisture lower if it is available. So, I really don’t recommend planting any trees or shrubs too close to a septic leach field as I think all trees and shrubs will follow that pattern. My opinion is to stick with the shallow rooted turf grasses and maybe explore some of the wild prairie flower varieties if you are looking to add some diversity to the area.

@danielmiller2660 2 ай бұрын

You seem to be the most knowledgeable on KZfaq! So here’s a question. I just purchased 6 Fairfield Junipers. I want to create a natural privacy screen. How far apart should I plant them? I would like the privacy screen as soon as possible. But, don’t want to overcrowd them. And I’m not opposed to pruning them as they get bigger. Please help!

@gardenhike 2 ай бұрын

I could not find any information on Fairfield Junipers. Perhaps it was Fairview Juniper? If that is the case, I would plant them 6-8 feet apart.

@danielmiller2660 2 ай бұрын

@@gardenhike Well, that’s what I get for multi-tasking and typing. Yes. Fairview Juniper. Thank you so much. Can these be pruned like other junipers? My thought was, if I planted them a little closer together, I could get some privacy quicker. Then control by pruning. Are there any drawbacks in doing that? I was thinking 4-5 feet.

@gardenhike 2 ай бұрын

Yes, you should be able to prune the Fairviews like other Junipers. It sounds like you are planning on having a more formal hedge so 4-5’ spacing would be fine. If you are going for a more natural, informal look (no pruning), then I would go with the 6-8’ spacing and let them blend together.