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When to Plant Green Giant Arborvitaes: A Maryland Evergreen Tree Farm’s Guide

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

Welcome to Pryor's Nursery, your trusted source for locally field-grown evergreen trees throughout Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. If you're looking for the perfect privacy solution for your yard or garden, look no further than the magnificent Green Giant Arborvitae. These fast-growing and deer-resistant evergreen trees have become a favorite among our customers, and we're … Continue reading When to Plant Green Giant Arborvitaes: A Maryland Evergreen Tree Farm’s Guide

Bagworms Exposed: How to Identify and Stop Bagworm Damage to Save Your Evergreens

Posted on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

How to Identify, Stop and Prevent Bagworm Damage As avid gardeners and nature enthusiasts here are Pryor's Nursery, we understand the importance of maintaining the health and beauty of your evergreens. One common threat to these magnificent trees and shrubs is the presence of bagworms. In this article, we will delve into the world of … Continue reading Bagworms Exposed: How to Identify and Stop Bagworm Damage to Save Your Evergreens

Enhance Your Pool’s Privacy with Fast-Growing Evergreen Trees

Posted on June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

Nellie Steves Hollie, fast growing evergreen trees for privacy screening around Swimming Pools.

Creating a private oasis around your pool is essential for enjoyment and relaxation without prying eyes. Many homeowners need tall privacy screening for various reasons. One of the most common is blocking views from the neighboring homes' second-story windows. Using fast-growing evergreen trees is the most effective and aesthetically pleasing way to enhance your pool's … Continue reading Enhance Your Pool’s Privacy with Fast-Growing Evergreen Trees

Transform Your Landscape with Nellie Stevens Hollies

Posted on May 13, 2023June 6, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

Nellie Stevens Holly Privacy Screen of patio

Nellie R Stevens Holly trees are an evergreen hybrid holly that is a perfect addition to transform your landscape. This tree is a cross between English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) and Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta). These hybrid holly trees are hardy and require low maintenance, making them an excellent choice for homeowners. Originally cultivated in 1954 … Continue reading Transform Your Landscape with Nellie Stevens Hollies

Fast Growing and Environmentally Friendly: Why Hybrid Evergreen Trees are Perfect for Privacy Screening

Posted on March 29, 2023June 6, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

Privacy Screening with Green Giants and Nellie Stevens Holly Installation. Check out our testimonials from raving customers!

Are you tired of your nosy neighbors or unwanted views in your yard? Hybrid evergreen trees may be the solution you need. Read our blog to learn about the advantages of hybrid evergreen for privacy.

Evergreen Christmas Tree Guide: What is the best?

Posted on November 28, 2022April 29, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

Decorated outdoor Christmas tree lit up.

When shopping for a Christmas tree at your local lot or tree farm, you’ll likely encounter many different types of evergreen Christmas trees. Picking out a perfect tree isn't easy. A tree's scent, color, strength of branches, shape, height and needle retention all matter. Depending on where you live will determine what type of trees … Continue reading Evergreen Christmas Tree Guide: What is the best?

Seen this Prehistoric looking Wheel Bug?

Posted on October 15, 2022February 24, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

Arilus Cristatus, commonly known as the wheel bug, due to their unique gear like structure. These assassin bugs, like the Wheel Bug, are part of the Hemiptera order, Reduviidae family and are found throughout the Northeast and the South in the U.S. Fun fact: stink bugs and bed bugs are a part of the same family.

Holiday Holly Tree Berry-Best Practices

Posted on December 6, 2021February 24, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

Walking the fields to find the perfect live Christmas tree has become a tradition for many families. Not only is the tree an important part of the holidays, but garland, misteltoe and wreaths as well. The bright red berries of the Holly trees look stunning against the green backdrop of leaves and needles in our … Continue reading Holiday Holly Tree Berry-Best Practices

Evergreen Tree Watering and Fertilization

Posted on June 13, 2021February 24, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

In our last blog, we talked about soil types affecting the availability and uptake of plant nutrients. Sandy soils , which drain quickly, may not have sufficient N, P and K due to leaching, as the water rapidly leaves a sand area. Over the years rains can remove a lot of nutrients from a porous area to the garden. Regular watering is needed to establish new trees and may move materials away also, from sandy planting mix. If you could see a cross section of the soil draining, the water you are applying moves rapidly out of the sand in a more pointed, dagger like profile.

Evergreen Tree Fertilization

Posted on March 1, 2021February 24, 2023 by pryorsnursery1

Early spring is the time to fertilize the evergreen trees of your privacy screen. Visiting our clients sites over the last 3 years, we see most Living Fence evergreens need fertilization. The past few rainy years has most likely leached most of the nitrogen from our garden soils. One year we even had 70 … Continue reading Evergreen Tree Fertilization