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… landscapes, and communities. If you are interested in learning more about the Maryland Master Gardener program , … your yard or home, you may reach out to the UME Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC).  You may also contact … MG Christopher Loffredo cal9@georgetown.edu Cheverly Community Market (May - Oct., 8am - 12noon) Cheverly …

… value. They are the larval food source for fritillary butterflies.  I nterestingly, before the use of herbicides …

… watering. If you choose to irrigate, do so only when your lawn and landscape need water. Efficient watering is an …

… A perennial garden with native swamp verbena (Verbena hastata) in bloom. Photo: C. … Gardening Consider dividing and sharing  perennial  plants with people and gardens in your community. Late August … New York ironweed  ( Vernonia noveboracensis)  are some native plants that bloom in August. You can find these …

… Caterpillar, American dagger 20Sep11 Caterpillar, asimina webworm 20Aug28 Caterpillar, azalea ( Datana major ) 24Aug16 … , 24Apr19 23Apr21 21May07   20Apr10 19May10 Caterpillar, fall armyworms 25Sep05 , 25Aug29 24Aug30 , 24Aug23 , 24Aug02 … Wasp, paper (Polistes sp.) 24Aug16 23Aug04    21Aug13 (and fall webworms) 20May08 19Aug23 18Jul27 Wasp, parasitic* …

… as compost, manure, and cover crops .   For an established lawn, organic matter can be added in the form of grass … leaves, or compost. Refer to our guidelines on organic lawn care . Use mulch to retain soil moisture Cover bare soil … Refer to our page about managing weeds . Lawns and lawn alternatives Reduce the overall size of your lawn. Lawn is …

… Learn how to grow healthy plants indoors and outdoors in Maryland, how to identify and … & alternatives Identify and manage weeds Organic lawn care Native Plants for the Home Landscape Native Plants for the Home Landscape What is a native plant? …

… provide a friendly habitat for wildlife like songbirds, butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds at our ‘Ask A Master …