“Helpfull” Neighbor

Replant them, but this time put something around them so they are more visible and protected. Stakes are good, so is any cheap short wire fencing. A cheap alternative is to cut the bottom and top of a milk carton or 2L soda bottle. Split it down the back and put that around the base of what ever you plant. These are things I have to do to prevent my husband from mowing over everything I plant as well.

Also, just mention to him you just planted them and tried to mark them so he can see them, maybe even show him where they are. It was probably an honest mistake on his part.

I think MerD’s advice is excellent — to replant your junipers, since they are inexpensive, and mark them in some way to indicate they are valuable plants and not weeds. Probably be best to not say anything about the bushes to the neighbor until you’ve know him for a long time, and can later laugh about it with him. His knowledge of landscape plants is probably limited, and you might consider marking anything you plant until he learns what to avoid. If you weigh the situation, he’s a lot more help than harm.

Good luck!

Bustersmomma, that would be an IDEAL way to politely indicate that the plants aren’t to be mowed. (Best thing is, there’s no need to say a single word to your neighbor about it, thus saving your neighbor from undue embarrassment.)