Groundcovers
… site conditions . Success is more likely when you choose plants that suit the current site conditions, instead of … blocked with garden bed edging? Wildlife value Are native species suitable for that location? Will minor plant … about identifying risky species, and verify that any non-native groundcover you consider is not regarded as invasive …
Seminars & Events
… points, and other considerations. 10/24/26 10 AM-12 PM Houseplants and Wellness Having indoor plants just makes us feel better. Learn about the therapeutic benefits of houseplants. Identify plants that can make for a healthier …
Home Gardening
… more! Master Gardener Programs Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic Plant clinics are an opportunity for the public to … Gardener? Steps to Become a Master Gardener Step 1 Basic Training classes are typically offered once a year or every … Home Gardening Monthly Tip from MG's Upcoming Events The Vine Newsletter …
Lilac: Identify and Manage Problems
… pruned off the plant. Poor growing conditions, incorrect care, weather extremes, and soggy soil are major causes of … Use a pesticide only as a last resort and apply with care. First, identify the pest or disease and select …
Pest-Predictive Calendar
… viburnum Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ full bloom 1002 A Hibiscus sawfly Atomacera decepta larva, early instar 1015 F … paniculata first bloom 1393 A Satin blue Rose-of-Sharon Hibiscus syriacus 'Satin Blue' first bloom 1492 A Swamp … full bloom 2330 A Crimsoneyed rosemallow Hibiscus moscheutos first bloom 2464 A Hollow Joe pye weed Eutrochium …
About Master Gardeners
… to promote wellness activities around gardening and houseplants. Seminars for gardeners focus on such topics as mindfulness in the garden and health benefits of houseplants. Create an Ornamental Garden The Landscape … ornamental plants – from annuals, perennials and bulbs; to houseplants; to trees, shrubs and vines – as well as …
Minute Pirate Bug: A Beneficial Generalist Insect Predator
… Brust , and Veronica (Johnson) Yurchak Minute Pirate Bug: A Beneficial Generalist Insect Predator Introduction The genus Orius is represented by very tiny true bugs commonly known as minute pirate bugs and … mm long with an oval-shaped flattened body and black and white markings along each wing (Fig 1.). Wings are longer …
Collecting & Sowing Native Plant Seed
… and custom blends (on request) Maryland DNR John S. Ayton Tree Nursery - bare-root woody tree/shrub whips (unbranched saplings); shipped in spring; …
Common Soybean Pests in Maryland (FS-2025-0759)
… support easier identification, pests in this publication have been grouped into five broad categories: soil-inhabiting … Nematodes Figure 2. Root-knot nematode damage on tomato roots. The characteristic galls or swellings on the … nodules, further limiting plant growth. Severely affected plants may wilt prematurely or have poorly developed root …
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… Find links to news stories, events, and other information from our social … Beautiful Results That Last, " from The Spruce 6/9/26 - Maryland Native Plant Finder tool 6/8/26 - " University of … awareness of eco-friendly practices, " from Maryland Matters 12/8/25 - " A new generation of Maryland native plant …