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 … leaves, or compost. Refer to our guidelines on organic lawn care . Use mulch to retain soil moisture Cover bare soil with …
Caring for Your Vegetable Garden in Maryland
Natural Area Management Services Providers: A to Z
… wildlife habitat Enhancing privacy & aesthetics Converting lawn to wildflower & pollinator meadows Other (stormwater … planting Establishing/managing wildlife habitat Converting lawn to wildflower & pollinator meadows Serving: Maryland … "Davey is the nation's largest and oldest tree care firm, operating since 1880 and employee owned since …
September Tips and Tasks
… require fertilizers . Woody plants receive nutrients from lawn fertilization if their roots are adjacent to or growing … garden are beneficial . Lawns Do you have areas of your lawn that are growing poorly? Consider using other plants … to those areas. Refer to The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland and Lawn Alternatives . For inspiration, …
Yard and Landscape
… Identify & manage problems Indoor Plants Selection & care Identify & manage problems Invasive Species What are … the Home Garden Landscape planning Plant selection & care Lawn Care for the Maryland Home Landscape Start & maintain a lawn Lawn challenges & alternatives Identify and manage weeds …
IPM - Prevent, Identify, and Manage Plant Problems
… and insect resistant cultivars, properly plant and take care of plants after installation. Focusing your time, … beneficial insects), cultural (e.g., knowing the proper care of your plant), and physical (e.g., hand removal of … Install a rain garden in a wet area of your yard. Consider lawn alternatives . Plant an assortment of trees, shrubs, and …
Vegetables for the Home Garden
… prepare the soil, select the best crops for success, and care for them. How to start a vegetable garden How to Start a … soil Soil Testing Information Lead in Garden Soils Lawn (Turfgrass) Removal Methods Cover Crops How to Make …
Moss in the Landscape
… soil structure. How can you control unwanted moss in your lawn? Moss is usually found in the shade, but sometimes in … very moist. The key to moss control starts with a healthy lawn. Moss is not killing your grass but is moving into areas … is thinning out due to poor growing conditions for the lawn. Correct soil drainage problems. Test your soil once …
October Tips and Tasks
… native trees by 2031. Plant your own tree , volunteer to care for one, or support forest conservation. Be a tree … from sprouting prematurely. Lawns Time is running out for lawn renovation or overseeding. Grass seed should be planted … month. There is still time to apply fertilizer on your lawn. Look for a fertilizer with 0 phosphorus. Apply …
Woodland Management: "The Woods in Your Backyard"
… Updated: May 24, 2023 The land care practices in "The Woods in Your Backyard" has helped … In Your Backyard: Creating Natural Areas from Existing Lawn or Pasture University of Maryland Extension information …