Lawn Alternatives
… (Ajuga reptans) . Maryland native groundcovers include wild ginger (Asarum canadense) , alumroot (Heuchera americana) , and …
Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland
… the 1950s. But the potential risks to people, animals, and the environment should cause people to reconsider their … of the active ingredient contained in an herbicide. Common name (only one common name) A simpler version of the … Contact herbicide Affects only the portion of the green plant tissue to which the herbicide was applied. They can …
Identifying Common Household Insect Pests
… moisture in and around the home, vacuuming, sealing off insect entry points, proper firewood storage, using a … techniques to help reduce or eliminate an indoor insect problem. Avoid using pesticides indoors when at all … rain, soil microorganisms, etc. Identification key for insect pests in and around the home Flying Pest Description …
Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies
… A resident of Harford County replaced portions of the lawn with native plants to … an enthusiastic amateur gardener and currently a Certified Master Naturalist intern in Frederick County." Plant list: … and new plants are planted. This is the yard as it is now. Howard County Master Gardener Molly McElwee laid sod at her …
Watering Lawns
… A lawn during a moderate drought has an off-color appearance, … back up. Photo: M. Talabac, UME Updated: June 30, 2023 Lawn irrigation is not encouraged, but there are certain … runoff. Use a sprinkler to apply 1 inch of water to the lawn. Place a shallow can in the area being watered to …
Identification of Grubs in Lawns
… grass. Chemical controls: Look for currently registered lawn insecticides. Follow label directions carefully for …
White Grub Management on Lawns
… product label. Related information Japanese Beetles Identification of Grubs in Lawns Author: Dr. J. Kevin …
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
… to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Plant a butterfly garden – Butterflies add beauty and help pollinate … species is a popular nectar and host plant for the Monarch butterfly. For more information on butterfly gardening, a selection of nectar and host plants, …
Buried Debris in Lawns
… 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 … more regular in outline than damage caused by disease or insects. If buried debris is suspected, the only recourse is …
Pollinators and Pesticides