The Memphis Library opened in September 1973. The library originated through a federally-funded teachers corps that recognized the overwhelming need for a library within the community. In October 1976, the library moved from its storefront facility into a two room school building on Union Street.
Pecky cypress refers to timber with holes throughout. Pecky from sinker cypress tends to have large, rough holes, classified as heavy, due to lengthy water submersion. Medium means there are concentrated, yet mixed hole sizes. Light refers to shallow pecky. Regardless, all pecky cypress is beautiful, durable, and shares the same properties of regular cypress.
The Leyland cypress is a tall, elegant evergreen tree that quickly forms a tall hedge when planted properly. It is a favorite landscape plant for creating privacy and windbreaks, growing 3 or 4 feet per year initially, and reaching an average height of 50 feet.or Leyland cypress trees in containers, water thoroughly the day before planting. When ready to plant, remove the tree from the container and gently remove the soil without damaging the roots. 3 - Planting the Leyland Cypress. After marking out placement for the trees, dig a hole twice the size of the plant's roots.