Recent content by Gary Swiech

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    Juniper problems and dormancy in regards to different parts of the country

    I live in Zone 4a, recently changed from 4b. It is getting warmer here over a 30 yr trend. We're not experiencing -40ºF anymore but it gets to zero and below although it's not as consistent. I keep all my Junipers, including Shimpaku junipers in the Garage, in a special room, and keep it at...
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    To pinch or not to pinch...

    Yes. His newest CD video is called- "Scale Junipers: Styling and Maintenance" and I think it's excellent. Boon does a Itoigawa Shimpaku and a Rocky Mountain juniper along with how and what to cut and what not to pinch and visa versa. Excellent video, I learned a lot.
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    Juniper Procumbens nana

    I agree. Procumbens nana does not bud back very well at all. I have a literati style that occasionally puts out a sprout near the base of the trunk and that's about it.
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