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… Bugwood.org Updated: November 8, 2023 Outdoor yard and garden tips Sustainable Gardening Learn how to preserve … and county rebate programs to help Maryland residents plant trees. Refer to the 5 Million Trees for Maryland page … area for plant moisture to escape.    Brown patch  is a common fungal disease of tall fescue lawns that creates thin, …

… Vegetable Insect IPM The University of Maryland Vegetable Program utilizes integrated pest management (IPM) tactics in all of its vegetable production programs … possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the …

… Updated: February 17, 2023 Do newly planted trees and shrubs need fertilizer? In most landscapes, healthy trees … at planting time. Research studies show most of a plant’s energy is directed to root growth during the … period of time. It is usually more expensive than the more common water-soluble (fast release) nitrogen, but less likely …

… Updated: September 1, 2021 By Gerald (Jerry) Brust , and Karen Rane Thrips Damage to Greenhouse and High Tunnel … are several species of vegetable thrips with the most common being the Eastern flower thrips, Frankliniella tritici … fringed wings. They feed by puncturing the outer layer of plant tissue and sucking out the cell contents, which results …

… ("stone fruits") Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries are closely related members of the  Prunus … can vary widely from year to year due to environmental, pest, disease, and wildlife challenges. Selecting recommended … 20 ft. x 25 ft. depending on the cultivar and rootstock. Plant care Monitor soil in the root zone for watering needs, …

… injury can include discolored or distorted leaves and can easily be confused with some weather-related injury … The amount of damage depends on the overall health of the plant, the kind and amount of herbicide absorbed, and the … Damage on Trees Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland What Causes Trees and Shrubs to …

… Tender annual, frost will damage plant tissue. Except fava beans, a semi-hardy annual, that can withstand light frosts, … pole types.  Approximately 50 to 60 days to maturity. Half-runner beans  are a snap bean with a growth habit between … and sturdy enough to withstand summer storms.   Scarlet runner beans  are a type of pole bean that grows rapidly, …

… a home garden Hardiness:  Lettuce is a semi-hardy annual plant. It can withstand light frosts but needs protection … can be worked in the spring, or in late summer. Crisphead and cos (Romain) types may be transplanted in early spring … growth in the early spring and minimizing slug and other pest feeding. Shade cloth can help to protect summer-grown …

… directly in the garden after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed, or use plants grown indoors 3 weeks prior to planting time. Plant a second crop around July 1. Handle transplants gently … beetles, bacterial wilt, and powdery mildew. Our Key to Common Problems of Cucumbers lists these problems and how to …

… spots, which include brown, yellow, or black spots, are common on many vegetable plants. Experience and regular monitoring will alert gardeners as to the … disease will continue to spread, perhaps defoliating the plant and reducing yields and eating quality. The first step …