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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 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 ...