juniper

A Beautiful Shrub That Can Ruin Your Neighbours’ Pear Crop Yet It’s Still Allowed

Chinese juniper is a popular ornamental conifer, but it can harbour the fungus behind pear rust and threaten pear trees far beyond the garden fence. Because there is no blanket ban, prevention and neighbourly cooperation remain the main defence.

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Spruces and firs won’t survive the heat but these conifers will save your garden

Hotter, drier summers and increasingly dry winters are making many classic conifers struggle. Choose tougher genera and smaller cultivars, and prepare the soil properly to keep conifers thriving long-term.

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