Animal Science
Pest-Predictive Calendar
… 138 A Sargent's cherry Prunus sargentii full bloom 140 A Boxwood spider mite Eurytetranchus buxi egg hatch 141 F … aphid Eriosoma americana egg hatch 163 P Inkberry holly leafminer Phytomyza glabricola adult emergence 165² A … A Spruce spider mite Oligonychus ununguis egg hatch 179 A Boxwood psyllid Psylla buxi egg hatch 184² P Double weeping …
The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland
… It’s time to rethink our lawns and landscapes A lush green lawn is often expected as part of the typical American home … We receive questions from Maryland residents when their lawn contains weeds or brown spots, does not grow well, or … Soil testing , fertilization , mowing , aeration , and overseeding are all essential practices that must be done on …
Gardener Gallery
… her husband enjoy sharing their waterfront property with wildlife and their blueberries with their grandchildren! … will be an important source of food for local wildlife & provide year round visual interest, enticing his … practices through native plantings and provisions for wildlife. This homeowner in Cape St. Claire is well on her …
Black-Eyed Susan
… pollinating insects including flies, beetles, moths, small butterflies, bees, wasps, and sawflies. The Silvery …
Maryland Milk Moos-December 2021
Manganese Toxicity in Cantaloupes
Food Preferences and Purchasing Trends─Getting Out Ahead of the Curve
The Beach Plum
… and windy during bloom may considerably reduce or stop insect flight, therefore reducing pollination. Poor weather … fruit characteristics and disease resistance. Insect Pests The beach plum is attacked by several insects, which, … shaped scar. Infested fruit drop prematurely. European red mite is also causing a typical bronzing of the foliage. The …
Celery Leaf Curl Found in Several Fields in the Mid-Atlantic