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… Lawn damage due to extreme drought. Updated: March 2, 2023 … conditions. It is normal for an established tall fescue lawn to go dormant in the summer. When rainfall and cooler temperatures return this lawn will green-up again Photo: Brian Kunkel, University of …

… under prolonged rainy cool periods. Management These diseases are more damaging on under-fertilized turf. Often an … can cause increased disease susceptibility. Follow  UME's Lawn Fertilizer Schedule (chart)  for turfgrass fertilization … the establishment of turf. Red Thread Related information Lawn Fertilizer Schedule (chart) Lawn Fertilizing … Red …

… lawn deterioration. Remove no more than one-third of the grass blade each time you mow. For example, to maintain a 3" height, mow when the grass reaches a height of 4". Mowing to the proper height can … the lawn is a major cause of a crabgrass infestation. Removing larger amounts of leaf surface may result in …

… herbicides in the 1950s, clover was a valued component of lawn seed mixtures for its ability to fix nitrogen, enrich … Limiting nitrogen runoff is a goal of the  Maryland Lawn Fertilizer Law  as part of broader efforts to protect … its successful use exclusively as a groundcover or  lawn alternative  in Maryland. Additional resources (PDF) …

… Buried rocks causing the lawn to turn yellow. Updated: March 2, 2023 Patches of dead … the site was graded may cause the problem. Often the new lawn grows normally and appears healthy until a stress factor, such as drought, occurs. The lawn root system is less extensive over the buried debris and …

… guidelines, the chances for establishing an attractive lawn with reduced pest problems will be greatly enhanced. … summer, avoid watering during the night. Several seedling diseases that can kill entire stands of young grass are … of home lawns and are just as important for a young lawn as for an established lawn. The basic practices are …

… can weaken them and make them susceptible to pests and diseases. Growing cherry laurel in Maryland Site Disease and … are currently significantly resistant to insects or diseases. Some varieties might have slightly better … branches, and also increases vulnerability to pests and diseases. Ideally, these shrubs should only be grown where …

… are leafminers , psyllids , and boxwood mites . Common diseases include Volutella blight and Macrophoma leaf spot . … the entire branch length. Dense foliage encourages fungal diseases such as Macrophoma leaf spot and Volutella canker. … Boxwood Blight Cleanliness Program.  Use landscapers and lawn care professionals who are educated about this disease …

… Photo: J. Traunfeld, UME Updated: April 10, 2024 Proactive plant care can support a fruit tree or shrub through many … regular monitoring of plant health and intervening early to prevent significant damage from pests, diseases, or … and keeping plants healthy, they will be more resilient when facing stressors that could weaken plants and reduce …

… and variable, changing seasons, take proper measures to prevent plant problems as part of the landscape planning process. … is a lot of bad information on the internet), and knowing when to turn to an expert for help such as our Ask Extension …