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, ...

Leyland cypress are susceptible to die-back when they are planted too close together. The dense foliage restricts air circulation, so foliage doesn’t dry quickly. Then you have fungal pathogens move ...

As expected, many Middle Georgia trees are experiencing problems this spring. These trees were already weakened when faced with the drought last fall. Problems are prevalent in Southern magnolias, ...

Q. I have several Leyland cypress trees in my backyard that for the pass year have been browning slowly. One appears to be dead. What can I do to halt or cure this problem? Leyland cypress are ...