Q: Sapsuckers are making holes in our evergreen trees. What can we do, and does this damage the trees? — Lydia B. A: Thanks for sending the photos. I think you’re catching the trouble in time ...

Evergreen trees and shrubs often (but not always) have needles and produce cones. These needled cone-bearing trees are called conifers. Example of conifer trees include pine, fir, spruce and cedar.

Some evergreen trees to consider in Western Kentucky include American Arborvitae, Canadian Hemlock, Oriental Spruce, Foster Holly, American Holly, and maybe my favorite; Sweetbay Magnolia.