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Pest Alert - Root Aphids

Most gardeners have heard of aphids. These little soft-bodied insects, like their cousins whiteflies, mealybugs and scale, have a needle-like mouthpart that they use to suck the nutritious sap out of…

Pest Alert - House Fly Control

Houseflies can be a real annoyance when they get into the home. The occasional stray fly can be dealt with. However, when there seems to be an abundance of flies in the home, there is something going…

Pest Alert - Canker on Southern Magnolia

The Southern Magnolia is a popular plant in the landscapes of North Carolina. Lately, we have been seeing dead branches in the canopies of magnolias. Closer inspection reveals swollen cankers on the…

Plant Health Alert - Arborvitae Problems

Arborvitae trees are quickly becoming the most popular tree in the nursery industry. Displacing the 'Leyland Cypress' as a favorite screening plant, the arborvitae blocks unwanted views. The plant is…

Joro Spider In North Carolina

The Golden Orb Weaver or Joro Spider has invaded western North Carolina. In the last five years, these giant spiders have spread to multiple counties in north Georgia and now are being found in South…

Pest Alert - Rosellinia Blight on Hemlock

Rosellina Blight Once thought to be only in the western U. S., the Rosellina Blight fungus is now present in North Carolina. It attacks conifers including hemlocks of all sizes and ages. It can kill…

Garden Update - September

Plants in Flower Crapemyrtle, Rose-of-Sharon, Dahlia, Canna, Ginger Lily, Chrysanthemum, Spider Lily, Fall Crocus, Liriope, Sedum, Asters, Goldenrod, Joe Pye Weed, and summer annualsWhat to Fertilize…

Organic and Biorational Pest Control Options

Home owners and home gardeners often express interest in environmentally friendly gardening and landscaping. As an alternative to pesticides we recommend: Using native plants more often. Planting…

Plant Health Alert - Hydrangea Leaf Scorch

Hydrangeas sometimes get a burn on the leaves in the summer. This is called 'hydrangea leaf scorch'. This is a physiological problem not pathological (disease related). When temperatures climb…

This woodpecker damage on 'Nellie R. Stevens' hollies is causing tree damage.

Pest Alert - Woodpecker Damage on Holly

Woodpecker damage on mature 'Nellie R. Stevens' hollies is causing tree health problems including dieback and creating wounds for disease. We see this damage on nearly every holly we visit around…