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Leaves Are Good! Don't Throw Them Away.

Leaves are good! Leaves are nature’s mulch, fertilizer and compost all rolled into one package. Don’t throw away such a valuable resource.Plants mine nutrients from the soil to use in their growth.…

Plant Health Alert - Leaves Are Fertilizer And Habitat!

The Costs of Throwing Away Leaves Leaves are good! Leaves are nature’s mulch, fertilizer and compost all rolled into one package. Let's not throw away such a valuable resource. Leaves are essentially…

Pest Alert - Curling Leaves on Trees and Shrubs

Recently I visited a local facility that had several trees exhibiting severe leaf curl. Trees affected were poplar, catsura, sweetgum and locust. Present were high numbers of aphids and leafhoppers.…

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Annie Higgins Is Leaving a Legacy at Bullington Gardens

In any organization, people come and go. They may stay for a short time or for an extended career. It doesn’t really matter how long they stay, because it’s not longevity that people will remember.…

Pest Alert - Spring Evergreen Tree and Shrub Leaf Drop

Each spring and fall I get questions about evergreen plants such as rhododendrons, magnolias, hollies, and other broadleaf evergreen plants dropping leaves. Home gardeners get concerned when they see…

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Spring Wildflowers Are Here: Check Out this Helpful ID Guide!

Local Wildflower GuideFor many hikers walking the trails and looking at plants goes hand in hand. Luckily every spring we get to follow the progression of wildflowers as we climb in elevation and…

Environmentally Friendly Landscaping

Western North Carolina is one of the most ecologically biodiverse regions of the world. Unfortunately development and increasing population are threatening the delicate ecosystems of the area. Many…

Plant Health Alert - Excessive Shearing Stresses Plants

There is no accounting for taste. Some people love a style while others hate it. The same can be said of gardening practices such as shearing evergreen plants; either you like a yard that looks like…

Pest Alert - Leaf Spot Diseases on Trees and Shrubs

Oaks, cherries, and other trees and shrubs have been observed losing leaves recently in Henderson County. Cool and wet weather favors the development of leaf spot diseases. Fungal leaf spots can make…

Plant Health Alert - Plant Problems Related to Excessive Rain

This summer has been wet and that is taking its toll on some of our landscape plants. The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center team has fielded numerous calls from homeowners, many of…