A fantastic ground cover conifer juniperus squamata 39blue carpet39 looks magnificent planted amongst heathers in wide borders it is also a great choice for rockeries and gravel gardens and prevents weeds from growing its silvery45blue needle foliage becomes bluer in the winter months and remains evergreen for all 12 months of the year another planting possibility for this versatile flaky juniper is as an alternative to grass turf on steep banks where mowing is difficult once pla