How to prune creeping juniper

Early spring once the risk of hard frost has passed. Use secateurs to remove dead branches at the base and snip back any upright or wayward stems to a healthy, foliage-bearing lateral. Avoid shearing the whole plant flat.

Once annually in early spring, plus spot tidying as needed. Creeping juniper is a low ground-cover that needs very little pruning. Remove dead or winter-damaged branches in early spring. Trim back any upright shoots that spoil the flat, spreading habit. Avoid over-cutting — it will not regenerate from bare wood. Light tidying once a year is sufficient for most plants.

Use secateurs to remove dead branches at the base and snip back any upright or wayward stems to a healthy, foliage-bearing lateral. Avoid shearing the whole plant flat.