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  • Vines for Maryland Gardens

    … Talabac, UME Updated: November 5, 2025 Using vines in the garden Vines—plants with running or trailing stems—can be … or homemade structures can be used to add a vertical design element to a garden. Explore options such as … and flowering habits and recommended pruning timeframes. Commercial growers refer to categories A, B, and C (or …

  • Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies

    … Harford County replaced portions of the lawn with native plants to increase native habitat and beauty in the … Harford County Townhouse property converted to native and edible plantings Front yard before Backyard before Front yard … Did I mention that you will need to love weeding?! Wow - what a learning opportunity! So fulfilling! Turning lawn into …

  • Damselflies, Dragonflies and Earwigs

    … and small moths . Large dragonflies may  capture bees, butterflies, or other dragonflies. Female dragonflies lay …

  • Native Pollinators Project

    … are everywhere and are a broader grouping than bees and butterflies. They can range from a fly to a lightning bug; … during different seasons. We discuss the lifecycle of butterflies and moths and the importance of larval host …

  • Hollow Joe-Pye Weed

    … feet Blooms:  July to September Sun:  Full sun to part sun Soil:  Any texture or pH as long as the soil is moist or wet Garden Use & Maintenance:  Clouds of …

  • Why Include Native Plants in Your Garden?

    … can only eat milkweed. No milkweeds, no monarch butterflies. 3. Support pollinators Research shows that using … way to create a haven for pollinators like native bees and butterflies and even to attract beneficial insects that will …

  • Moss Phlox

    … of moss phlox provide nectar for bees, skippers, and butterflies. Olive Hairstreak on moss phlox flower. Photo: M. …

  • Birds, Bees, Buds, Oh My! Citizen Science in your Garden!

  • Tachinid Fly

    … Bugwood.org Updated: July 20, 2023 About Tachinid flies You may be surprised to learn there are many beneficial … size and color. They have robust bodies; are usually gray, black, or striped in color; with stout, hairy bristles … The Feather legged fly is bright orange with velvety black head and thorax; with dark legs (hind legs have a …

  • Bay-Wise in Anne Arundel

    … a difference for a healthier bay. Gardens to support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects 1.Recycle organic yard …