Leyland Cypress Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Identify and manage common Leyland cypress diseases and insect pests in South Carolina with proven cultural practices and targeted treatments.
Category: Trees
Bald-cypress (Taxodium distichum): Identification, Care, Growth Rate & Landscape Use
Bald-cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a native deciduous conifer valued for its feathery foliage, orange-red fall color, and tolerance of wet or urban soils. This guide covers identification, growth rate, site requirements, landscape uses, common problems, and recommended cultivars for South Carolina and beyond.
Armored Scale Insects on Ornamental Plants in South Carolina
Learn how to identify and control armored scale insects on ornamental plants in South Carolina using cultural practices, horticultural oils, and systemic treatments.
Managing Trees for a Hurricane-Resistant Landscape
Learn how to improve your landscape with hurricane-resistant trees for South Carolina, including spacing, pruning, wind resistance, and salt tolerance tips.
Camellia Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Learn to identify and manage camellia diseases and insect pests in South Carolina, including dieback, root rot, leaf gall, and scale insects.
Oak Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Learn how to identify and manage common oak diseases and insect pests in South Carolina using proven cultural and chemical strategies.
Crape Myrtle Diseases & Insect Pests in South Carolina
Learn how to diagnose and control crape myrtle diseases and insect pests using resistant varieties, cultural practices, and labeled treatments.
Powdery Mildew on Landscape and Garden Plants
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease of landscape and garden plants. Learn how to identify symptoms and manage infections effectively.
Understanding Chill Hours for Fruit and Nut Trees in South Carolina
Chill hours are crucial for the success of fruit and nut trees in South Carolina. Learn how they work, how to track them, and why location matters.
Ginkgo (Maidenhair Tree) Care & Growing Guide
Discover ginkgo’s care, history, and cultivars. This resilient “living fossil” adds beauty and fall color to South Carolina gardens.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A Sustainable Approach to Pest Management
Discover IPM strategies for sustainable pest management using monitoring, cultural, biological, and chemical controls for healthier plants.
Pyracantha (Firethorn) Care Guide: Growing, Pruning, and Landscape Uses
Explore the unique beauty of Pyracantha and how to incorporate it into your landscape.