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Dr. Keith O'HerrinUrban Forester N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center

Tree roots explore their soil environment in search of nutrients and moisture. If your sewer pipe has a vulnerability, …

When the leaves are off the trees in winter you can easily see all the English ivy vines growing …

— 10 months ago, Union County Center

Urban trees provide a lot of benefits to us where we live, work, and play. They clean the air …

With the hot weather comes a foul-smelling and unsightly seepage of sap from the trunk of shade trees, called …

Walking is low impact but can be moderate intensity if you move with a purpose. Grab your dog or …

Did you know that plastic netting is commonly embedded in turf sod and erosion control blankets? This plastic netting …

Union County has Great Trees! Union County Cooperative Extension is rolling out a new program – Union County Great …

Cane Creek Park is more than 1,000 acres of land surrounding a 350 acre lake and hosts a wide …

The climate and soils here in Union County are well suited to grow many types of fruit trees. The …

Here at Union County Extension, the questions we get change with the seasons. This time of year, we often …

Did you know there is a National Park, just two hours away from Union County? Union County Extension celebrates …

Did you know that leaving your leaves in beneficial to pollinators? Pollinators are the beneficial insects native to our …