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  • Powdery Mildew - Lawns

    … leaves. Infected plants will often succumb to other problems such as drought and low temperatures. The infected … because the infection is favored by cool humid conditions. Environmental conditions  Cool, humid, cloudy periods are …

  • Garden Fertilizer Basics

    … injured by insect pests and diseases, or site, and weather problems unless soil nutrients are deficient The amount of … testing lab results and recommendations. UME's residential lawn fertilization guidelines were developed based on … and leaching. N levels can change rapidly depending on environmental and biological factors; that’s why soil testing …

  • Fruit Plant Care

    … April 10, 2024 Proactive plant care can support a fruit tree or shrub through many years of productive harvests. As … early to prevent significant damage from pests, diseases, or wildlife. By promoting vigorous growth and … for the first 3 to 5 years. Stone fruits (cherry, peach, apricot, etc.) are more shallow-rooted than pome …

  • Farmers Advise Farmers: Maryland Farmers

    … Relations Farmers Advise Farmers: Maryland Farmers Have problems with trespassers? Do nonfarm neighbors complain … Trespass and disregard property rights Raise health and environmental concerns Increase traffic congestion on rural … llama farmer, Anne Arundel County Issue 3. Ease Health and Environmental Concerns Many generally accepted farm practices …

  • Conserve Water In Your Landscape

    … as compost, manure, and cover crops .   For an established lawn, organic matter can be added in the form of grass … morning to reduce leaf wetness that can lead to disease problems. Read our lawn watering tips for best practices. In … components that are WaterSense ® certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.   Turn off the irrigation …

  • Pollinators and Pesticides

    … active ingredient, application rate, plant species, and environmental conditions. Pollinators can pick up … of plant leaves and stems at night (guttation). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  has taken steps to reduce … it from coming to your yard to mate or eat. Most plant problems are caused by environmental and cultural factors, …

  • November Tips and Tasks

    … Contact your local government's solid waste or environmental department to find out if they have a hazardous … share at seed exchanges. Lawns According to the  Maryland Lawn Fertilizer Law , fertilizer cannot be applied to … valuable source of organic matter to improve the soil in a lawn and garden. Leaves that fall onto the lawn can be …

  • Landscaping for the Home Garden

    … #6 Plant Cover Crops (PDF)  #7 Attract Pollinators to Your Garden   (PDF)  Backyard Actions for a Cleaner Chesapeake Bay … and Manage Plant Problems Stormwater Management  &  Rain Gardens Maryland Grows Blog - Landscaping Videos - … of Maryland Extension … Landscaping for the Home Garden

  • Natural Area Management Services webinar series

    … Center Maintaining Tree Plantings: Riparian Buffer and Lawn Conversion  (Webinar #4 of the Natural Area Management … Weaver, Maryland Forest Service, and Matt Wright, Wright Environmental and Land Services Applying Woodland Health … Chesapeake Bay). Improving Tree Health and Managing Deer Problems: A Case Study Approach (Webinar #2 of the Natural …

  • Growing Stone Fruits in a Home Garden

    … to brown rot disease. Apricot, sweet cherry, and peach are very susceptible; tart cherry and plum are less … very high quality. Blooms over a long period. Vigorous tree developed at UMD in 1931. Rich May Early ripening, … Has some resistance to cherry leaf spot and brown rot diseases. Danube Can be eaten fresh; is not as tart as other …