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Evergreen Shrubs for Blocking Views

Unwanted Views A family recently moved into a beautiful house on a wooded lot here in Henderson County. They moved into the home during the spring of this year when all the forest surrounding the…

Arborvitae and Other Conifers in the Landscape

Arborvitae The common name is latin for ‘tree of life’ because parts of the plant were once used for medicines. The genus Thuja includes two native species. Arborvitae are typically small to medium…

Pest Alert - Bagworms

Bagworm Caterpillars Description and Seasonal DevelopmentThe bagworm is a caterpillar that feeds on all manner of trees and shrubs. The larvae constructs a case out of silk and little bits of…

Plant Health Alert - Your Yard Is Not a Plant Nursery

Your yard is not a plant nursery managed by professional growers. The tree you buy at the nursery will likely never look as good as it did the day you bought it unless you work at maximizing the…