This is the sixth in a series of articles dealing with plants that survive despite what we humans demand of them. These plants I have dubbed "Parking Lot Plants." So far I have written about Daylilies ...

Junipers are hardy, drought-tolerant, and have growth habits that range from low ground covers to large pyramidal forms. The palette of foliage colors ranges from yellow to silver-blue, to dark green.

Taylor juniper surrounded by other green trees in a field - Amanda McCann/Shutterstock Taylor juniper (Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor') trees almost feel tailor-made for all the awkward places plaguing ...

* What it is: Gardeners often need skinny, upright evergreens for those tight spots in the yard where they’re looking for privacy or definition. Examples are along property lines in small yards, ...