Steve Nix is a natural resources consultant and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters. A rapidly-growing evergreen when young, ...

Question: I lost all 12 of my Leyland cypress trees to seiridium canker. I was told by an arborist that the disease spread via the ground, and that there wasn't anything I could have done to prevent ...

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Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The rapidly-growing Leyland cypress tree, or Cupressocyparis leylandii, ...

I was writing about Leyland Cypress last week and ran out of space. If you missed the column, it is available at possumsupply.com under the Horticulture Hotline tab. Leyland Cypress can get some ...

Question: What can I do about bagworms eating my Leyland cypress trees? Answer: If your Leyland makes it through the wind and rain of tropical storm Andrea, then you will have to defend against ...

This winter was difficult for many plants, but Leyland cypress were the hardest hit. These trees are experiencing everything from browning tips to complete dieback. Leyland cypress can’t handle ...

Q: I am curious about your thoughts on whether it's a good idea to continue using Leyland cypresses as a screening plant in this area. Mine took a beating both last winter and this one. A: I think ...

Q. My tall, beautiful Leyland cypress is slowly turning brown in spite of being watered regularly. What is an easy-care evergreen for Texas? This is for property we have in Central Texas, and pines ...

Let's face it: Not everyone starts with their dream yard or garden. Maybe your outdoor area faces a highway or a neighbor's window, or otherwise lacks pricacy. Whatever the reason, there are many ...