Avoiding Pruning Pitfalls
Avoiding Pruning Pitfalls This article serves as a foundation regarding pruning woody landscape trees and shrubs. As with all pruning, …
Luke Owen
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Commercial Horticulture Buncombe County Centerlcowen@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 49 Mount Carmel Rd
Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28806
Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28806
Mailing Address: 49 Mount Carmel Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
Asheville, NC 28806
Job Description Commercial Horticulture including areas such as ornamentals, vegetables, fruit/tree production, turf/landscape management systems, and other green industry as well as Regional Pesticide programming coordinator for the West District.
Recent Posts by Luke Owen
Invasive Plant BOLO: Kudzu
Pueraria montana (Kudzu) Kudzu is one of the most notorious invasive plants present in WNC. Kudzu was originally brought to …
The Science Behind Fall Color
It is the time of year where all across WNC, the reds, yellows, pinks, and purple leaves put on …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Japanese Knotweed
Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed) Japanese knotweed leaves and flowers are identifiable features of this plant. Photo credit: Liz West (NCSU …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Maidenhair Grass
Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden grass) Maiden grass form. (Warren County, NC)-Cathy DewittSource: NCSU Plant Toolbox Maiden grass is prevalent all across WNC. It …
New and Improved Competitions for 2025 Mountain State Fair!
Exhibits at the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair. The 2025 Mountain State Fair will be here before we know it! …
Keep Your Eye Out for the Spotted Lanternfly
Adult spotted lanternfly.Photo credit: Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State University, Bugwood.org Spotted lanternfly is an important pest to be on the …
Invasive Plant BOLO: Tree-of-Heaven
Ailanthus altissima (Tree-of-Heaven) Tree-of-Heaven can reach heights of up to 80′ tall but is often short and shrubby in the landscape.Photo …