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weeping cherry trees

Plant Health Alert - Caring for Aging Trees

In our work here as plant health specialists, we get images like the one below sent to us daily. People ask why their plants do not look as healthy as they should? In this case, these are…

fallen pine tree

Plant Health Alert - Tree Health Post Helene

Trees Failing Post-HeleneWe have been seeing lots of plants dying Spring 2025. We have also had reports of trees falling over that survived the storm. Experts suspect many of the tree issues we are…

broken branches

Plant Health Alert - Storm Damaged Trees

Storm Damaged TreesAfter Hurricane Helene, there are many damaged and toppled large trees. There is little we as normal people can do to clean up these large trees. Mostly it will be up to the brave…

local azalea collection

Suggested Plants for Henderson Co.

Steve's Recommended Plant List for Henderson County(non-italicized = native; italicized = non-native)

Wood log reindeer with red bow and colored light-bulb antlers on mossy ground

Turning Challenges Into Beauty: Bullington Gardens’ Creative Recovery After Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene roared through our region, Bullington Gardens bore the brunt of its fury. Towering trees toppled, trails disappeared under debris, and cherished spaces faced unexpected…

pond with algae

Pond Management After Floods

Floodwaters that inundate farm ponds and neighborhood lakes can contain all sorts of stuff that is bad for the health of the pond. Sediments and pollutants such as trash, bacteria, auto fluids,…

oaks in road

Why Did So Many Oaks Fall During Hurricane Helene?

A question we keep hearing is 'Why Did So Many Oaks Fall During Hurricane Helene?' As one drives around it is obvious that many oaks fell during the catastrophic storm. However, so did many other…

Kitchen faucet filling a glass; text: "Testing Well Water in Henderson County, NC"

Testing Wells in Henderson County

Many Henderson County residents utilize well water for their drinking water. Well water is usually healthful and has a good flavor. Many people who have used a well would say they prefer it to…

Irrigate newly planted trees, shrubs and turf

Plant Health Alert - Water Newly Planted Trees, Shrubs and Turf

With the lovely fall weather we are having it is easy to forget newly installed plants need water. We should water newly planted trees, shrubs and turf weekly during the growing season. The…

Flooded gravel path with muddy puddle leading to small concrete bridge amid trees

Severe Weather Preparedness

Yesterday in Henderson County, many residents were hit with sudden heavy rains that left 3 - 6 inches of water. Part of the county experienced flash flooding, leading to power outages and road…