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, ...

Leyland cypress and red-tipped photinia have a lot in common. Both are plants you may want to avoid because they end up being problems. Fortunately, most garden centers no longer sell the photinia.

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 ...

Leyland cypress are fast-growing, evergreen trees, reaching 50 feet tall by 25 feet wide. They are favorites for homeowners to use as hedges. Although Leylands may provide a nice green border, ...

Well, I did it. My neighbors might not be thrilled because I did it organically. I freed my yard of mosquitoes with an organic repellent product. Sorry neighbors, next time I promise to kill them ...

Q: I have hundreds of Leyland cypress surrounding my property. They are 5-21 years old. I’ve noticed the older ones are dead inside. What are your thoughts? — Barb Drost, Blairsville A: Nothing lives ...

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 ...