July Gardening Tips and Tasks
… problems. In droughts, use drip irrigation to minimize water waste. It's time to think about fall planting! You … leaves, keep a thick organic mulch around plants, and water around the base of your plants- keep foliage dry. … and/or decaying organic matter including potted plants, leaking sewage pipes, pet waste, rotting fruits and …
Organic Weed Management in Weeds
… cultivation is a mainstay of many organic weed management programs. The effectiveness of inter-row cultivation in … in the field but should be based on the critical weed-free period of the cash crop. Cultivation suppresses weeds by … problem, flaming may not effectively suppress weed growth. Land selection. A general rule is to avoid planting …
Common Groundsel: Identification and Management in Nursery and Landscape Settings
… [Barrier® 50W Dichlobenil Herbicide.Barrier® Ornamental Landscaping Herbicide. GlyphoMate® 41 Weed & Grass Killer …
Growing Sweet Corn in a Home Garden
… prevent soil rot or Southern corn rootworm and seed-corn maggot problems. Full sun requires direct light at least 6 …
Growing Pumpkins in a Home Garden
… grow. Planting: Mix compost into the soil before planting and plant on a level part of your garden. For transplants, sow … with the tiny fruit below the flower). Poor fruit-set is common during rainy weather when bees are inactive. Avoid …
Growing Raspberries and Blackberries in a Home Garden
… Updated: January 27, 2025 About raspberries and blackberries ("brambles") Raspberries, blackberries, and … species grow wild across Maryland, and many gardeners plant and enjoy a variety of cultivated types. Raspberry is … Pathology and Environmental Microbiology, Bugwood.org Common bramble insect pests include Japanese beetles, several …
Production of Celosia as a Cut Flower
… Updated: October 10, 2022 By Stanton Gill , and Ethel Dutky Introduction Celosia is one of the most versatile herbaceous plant genera for cut-flower production. Flower heads may be … lacewing (primarily genera Chrysopa and Hemerobius ) is a common aphid predator and can be purchased from biological …
Organic Matter and Soil Amendments
… (OM) is made up of living, dead, and decomposing plants, small animals, and microorganisms. Materials we think of as … for gardeners and farmers but their value, relative to the many other ways of increasing soil organic matter, has not … Soil Basics Soil for Containers Soil to Fill Raised Beds How to Make Your Own Compost Author: Jon Traunfeld, Director …
Herbicide Damage on Vegetables
… injury often involve discolored or distorted leaves and can easily be confused with other cultural or … application and amount applied will determine the level of plant injury. Some herbicides are more readily absorbed … by Wildlife Additional resources (PDF) Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory - Diagnosing Herbicide Injury on …
Leafminers on Ornamental Plants
… are insects that feed inside of leaves between the upper and lower surfaces. They may be moths, beetles, flies, or … cause little damage and control is usually not necessary. Common few common leafminers in Maryland Boxwood Leafminer … Leafminer Others Tree and Shrub Leafminers Herbaceous Plant Leafminers Boxwood Leafminer Damage due to boxwood …