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… approaches to prevent problems and control pests and diseases at acceptable levels. Learn more about Predatory … reduces plant problems. A common mistake is planting one tree species when creating a natural barrier or screen. Learn … root zone can extend out 2 to 3 times the height of the tree beyond the dripline.  Check the depth of soil moisture …

… trees or shrubs in the home landscape Check the soil pH and nutrient levels by testing the soil before planting. Select the appropriate plant. This is essential for success. Refer to Tips for … Trees and Shrubs . If available, choose disease and pest-resistant cultivars of trees and shrubs.   Resist the …

… Scouting Tips By Hayden Schug, Agent, Charles County, UMD, and Veronica Yurchak, Extension Vegetable Specialist, UMD. … and weeds at the end of the season so that no living plant tissue is present inside. Allium Crops Figure 1. ALM … spray when targeting ALM. Cucurbits By now most of our common insect pests are likely not a concern – although …

… a variety of plants are more resilient to diseases, pests, and climate change. Prioritize native plants and avoid … are provided in the list below. Whether your goal is to plant a screen to create privacy, reduce noise, or block an … screen for years to come. Evergreen trees for privacy  Common name Botanical name Height Width Sun/shade Native to …

… No matter what you have in your nursery inventory, insects will prey upon the plants, making them unsightly and … hand. Neem pesticides are derived from seeds of the neem tree ( Melia azedarach –a relative of the mahogany tree). Neem pesticides containing azadirachtin (AZA) kill a …

… Updated: November 11, 2025 By Hayden Schug , and Dr. Galen P. Dively II FS-2025-0759  |  October 2025 Common Soybean Pests in Maryland By Hayden Schug, AgFS … the number of nitrogen-fixing nodules, further limiting plant growth. Severely affected plants may wilt prematurely …

… and intervening early to prevent significant damage from pests, diseases, or wildlife. By promoting vigorous growth … weak growth that can be prone to attack by diseases and insect pests. Excess nutrients can also pollute surface and … pests and diseases Fruit plants are vulnerable to many insect pests and diseases. Other problems can be caused by …

… plants like Callery pear, English ivy, autumn olive, and Japanese honeysuckle. Photo: M. Boley Updated: April 16, … biology. Replace invasive plants with competitive native plant species that are appropriate for the soil and growing … Extension office .  Use the Invasive Species page to find common invasive woody and herbaceous plant species in …

… Many species and cultivars are available. The most common pests of boxwood in Maryland are leafminers , psyllids , and … leaf spot . Be on the lookout for a new potential invasive insect, box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) , which … by general grayish, dingy, unhealthy appearance Boxwood Mite Cupped Leaves Damage appears on new terminal leaves in …