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… Updated: February 27, 2023 Key points about weeds and weed control “Weeds” are defined as plants growing where … Read More about Weeds & Climate Change Before you plant, kill the weeds When establishing or renovating a … are advantages to using groundcover plants instead of common hardwood mulches or wood chips. Having living plant …

… is home to a diverse variety of native trees, plants and insects, as well as some unwelcome non-native interlopers. Below are some of the most common questions we receive about both native and non-native … & Insects publications. What types of trees or understory plant should I put in wetland and riparian areas? Riparian …

… fabrics used to cover garden plants, usually vegetable and strawberry crops, to: Enhance plant growth in spring and fall by increasing the temperature … especially insect pests (making it an excellent organic pest management tool).   Row covers are an effective and …

… Updated: June 14, 2022 By Maria Cramer , and Dr. Kelly Hamby Who has been in my strawberries? Slugs and sap beetles, two common pests The cool, wet spring weather we have been … Monitoring is important to conclusively determine which pest is causing damage. Monitoring and Thresholds There are …

… plants that are relatively low growing, cover the ground, and add to the overall appearance of the landscape. While … extremely well to reduce heat, glare, noise, and dust.  Plant selection      The first step in selecting a … practices prior to planting go a long way in reducing weed problems later. Hand-pulling can control occasional weed …

… (Phlox subulata) is a spring-flowering, native perennial plant. Photo: Miri Talabac, UME Updated: April 10, 2024 Outdoor yard and garden tips Sustainable Gardening It's  National Garden … winter injury, boxwood leafminer, and Volutella blight are common problems of boxwoods that may be observed at this time …

… Updated: July 5, 2022 By Dr. Kelly Hamby , Alan Leslie , and David Owens FS-1196  |  June 2022 DECTES STEM BORER … North America, and feeds on many wild and some cultivated plant species. Common plant hosts for DSB include wild and cultivated …

… also be found on foliage. Insects attracted to honeydew. Bees, wasps (including hornets), ants, and flies tend to …

… to bloom in May. Updated: April 25, 2024 Outdoor yard and garden tips   Sustainable Gardening Try growing some of … use of pesticides. Use row covers over vegetable crops. Plant a variety of flowering plants to attract insects like … flower flies -- they eat other insects and provide natural pest control.    Avoid purchasing invasive plants such as …

… Young corn plant cut-off at soil line by a cutworm W.M. Hantsbarger, … Updated: February 20, 2023 Vegetable transplants and seedlings are young, tender plants and susceptible to … seedlings causing damage.  Wireworms Wireworms are a common pest of shallots, onion, and garlic.  Wildlife …