Fall is a great time for planting. As temperatures cool, transplanting is less stressful on plants as they slowly become dormant with less active new growth.
Fall Planting Time!
Time to Water Your Living Fence!
Consistently monitoring your watering is one of the most important things you can do for the success of your Living Fence.
Benefits of Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation for living fence of evergreen trees.
Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles directly damage landscape plants as adults while the larvae (grubs) damage turf grass.
Bagworm Control
What are bagworms? Bagworms are insects belonging to the family Psychidae, known for their unique habit of constructing protective cases made of silk and bits of plant material. These cases, resembling tiny bags or cones, serve as both shelter and camouflage for the larvae as they feed and grow. Bagworms are notorious for their voracious … Continue reading Bagworm Control
Maryland Department of Agriculture Certification
By practicing good environmental stewardship we can reduce fertilizer runoff into our creeks, rivers and Chesapeake Bay.
Holly Berries For Wreaths and Decorations
We receive this question every year, and yes , you may use the holly berries for seasonal decorations. Prune or clip out the pieces of branch you need that contain the holly leaves and red berries.
What Evergreen Trees Thrive in Shade?
A common question we hear is whether the evergreens prefer sun or shade? This is always a determining factor for evergreen selection. This time of year with the leaves gone, we can easily forget our planting area is shady in the summer. The choices for tall privacy screening for shady areas in the northeast are limited to hollies and hemlocks.As you can see from the picture above, there are taller deciduous trees that have lost their leaves for the winter, thus no longer providing privacy screening but, the Nellie Stevens hollies stay green year round. Plus the hollies produce gorgeous red berries in the fall for a festive holiday tree. We use the Nellie Stevens holly as it stays denser in the shade and has few insect issues. Hemlocks in the metro area often become infested with the wooly adelgid beetle which is native to Asia. The hemlock woolly adelgid is a small parthenogenetic aphidlike insect. During the winter generation, the ovisacs contain up to 300 eggs. They can be controlled with sprays ,but most people today choose to be organic in their landscaping and not spray insecticides. Once infected, the hemlock dies within 3-6 years, if not treated. For this reason the hemlock has fallen out of favor over the years. Want more info on the Nellie Stevens holly living fence for privacy screening? Check out our gallery and product list on our website http://www.pryors.com. #hemlocks #pryors #nelliestevensholly #evergreens #living fence #privacyscreening
Fall Colors of the Green Giant Arborvitae
Fall is the time of year in the transition zone that we notice some browning on the green giant arborvitae. This is the normal conifer needle cast.