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 … grass areas with locally adapted native plants and landscaping is an effective way to make your … My plantings are based on Dr. Tallamy’s research into keystone plants plus additional shrubs, understory trees, and …
Root Feeding Insects on Flowers
… June beetle, May or June beetle, chafers, Oriental beetle, and weevils such as black vine weevil. Grubs are generally … may be as long as two inches. Grubs feed on the roots and crowns of plants, particularly grass and remain … herbaceous plants. Japanese beetle grubs tend to be most common in new developments with bluegrass sod. In older …
About
… Program Why Join the Program? Do you enjoy gardening and want to share your knowledge by educating & volunteering … What: Nurture Natives October 2022 was the inaugural tree and shrub giveaway. On April 29, 2023, Charles County Master …
Master Gardener
… Post Office. DOUBLE OAK FARM DEMONSTRATION AND VEGETABLE GARDEN - Volunteers raise and nurture vegetables in a natural … control disease, companion plants & pollinator gardens. RAIN GARDEN & STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AT OLIVET UNITED … - The project covers storm water management, planting of a rain garden and installation of native plants to support …
Annual Seed Swap
… Mission: To provide gardeners of Calvert County and surrounding counties with the opportunity to obtain free … gardeners, try something new, learn new gardening tips and tricks, and share/gather seeds with others. We will have … or Type | Directions Native Seeds (Label) Harvest Yr: 2023 Common Name: Black-eyed Susan Latin Name: Rudbeckia hirta …
Master Gardeners
… you need to test your soil Provide you with information on lawn care Identify weeds, beneficial and noxious insects, and … eliminate the use of pesticides, and/or maintain a healthy lawn, your yard can be certified. About the Chesapeake Bay …