Removing Large Creeping Juniper Without Chemicals

A gardener wants to remove a 25-year-old creeping juniper (6x20 ft) on a slope, sparse but persistent, without chemicals.

Method

Tom said the only non-chemical way is to locate individual plants and dig them up—a big job, possibly requiring professional help. As a last resort, Roundup can be used judiciously.

Mechanical removal is labor-intensive but effective for large juniper mats.