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  • Herbicide Damage to Trees and Shrubs

    … after the exposure. 2,4-D and MCPP (found in many lawn herbicides) - Twisted and deformed shoots, leaves, and … (stalk that connects leaves to plant stems). Dicamba (lawn herbicide) - Dwarfed, distorted, and/ or discolored … Damage on Trees Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland What Causes Trees and Shrubs to Die? …

  • Caring for Your Vegetable Garden in Maryland

    … the plant base. Overhead watering may encourage plant diseases but can also help cool plants and provide moisture …

  • Maryland Regional Crop Reports

    … 2024 Western Maryland Wet, wet, wet. This spring is off to a very different start than last year. Late winter and … Cover crop is going in now. Many farmers are tempted to plant wheat with soil and weather ideal this week.—Ben Beale, … below typical rainfall for the month of July, depending on what part of the county you’re located in. For the year, …

  • Sustainable Gardening: Solutions to Climate Change

    … to climate change   Reduce your use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment. When it comes time to replace your … on gas emissions that contribute to climate change.  Plant lawn alternatives where grass does not grow well on your … You can start by replacing just a small portion of lawn. For inspiration, look to these case studies from …

  • Landscape Management Basics

    … and nutrients and are alternate hosts for pests and diseases. Learn to identify and manage  weeds . Other …

  • December Tips and Tasks

    … for melting ice safely around your home.  Maryland's Lawn Fertilizer Law  prohibits anyone from using fertilizer …

  • Commercial Poultry News - April 2024

  • Pruning Trees in the Home Landscape

    … and improving appearance. Pruning large trees and any tree work that requires climbing or near power lines is dangerous and should be performed by a licensed tree expert or certified arborist. Remove damaged, diseased, … branches should be removed. Some trees, including birch, maple, dogwood, elm, walnut, and yellowwood exude an …

  • Volutella Dieback of Pachysandra Groundcover

    … of infected leaves or by mechanical removal such as with a lawn mower set at the highest setting. Removal of fallen …

  • Vegetables for the Home Garden

    … soil Soil Testing Information Lead in Garden Soils Lawn (Turfgrass) Removal Methods Cover Crops How to Make … with Vegetable Seedlings and Transplants Vegetable Diseases Vegetable Problems Caused by Insects Vegetable …