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Plants for Winter Interest

Plants with Winter InterestMost people when they think of the garden, they picture it as it looks in the spring and summer. Few people realize that gardens can be exciting in the wintertime as well.…

volcano mulch

Plant Health Alert - Excessive Mulch

I can remember a time when people didn't use mulch. When I first started my career in the nineties, County Agents like me had started encouraging people to use mulch. Mulch protects the roots of…

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…

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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…

oak decline

Plant Health Alert - Oak Decline

In recent years there has been an increase of reports from clients that oaks are suddenly dying. Whether it is in their woods or landscapes, the calls are increasing. Is this because people are…

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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…

bear damage to leyland cypress

Pest Alert - Shredded Trees in Mountain Landscapes? Perhaps It Is Bear Damage

Recently we have seen a number of conifers damaged in Henderson County landscapes. These trees have shredded bark and broken limbs. What in the world can cause this type of damage?Bears occasionally…

grass in shade

Plant Health Alert - Growing Grass in Shade

People like lawns. Kids enjoy expansive green areas where they can play. Lawns can improve the curb appeal of homes. However, some homes are very shady making growing lawns more difficult.Grasses are…

ideally sited co blue spruce

Pest alert - Colorado Blue Spruce Issues

The Colorado Blue Spruce is a beautiful tree. Its blue/gray color, conical shape, and erect stems make this specialty conifer a popular plant. However, I see many of these trees dying locally. Should…