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  • Grass Seed

    … August 17, 2023 Recommended type of grass seed Turf-type tall fescue is the recommended grass species for Maryland. It does … to plant? Grass-type Lawn establishment grass seed rate Overseeding grass seed rate Turf-type tall fescue 6-8 lbs. …

  • Update-Public Release of Pesticide Incident Data

  • Garden Fertilizer Basics

    … testing lab results and recommendations. UME's residential lawn fertilization guidelines were developed based on research and in response to the Maryland Lawn Fertilizer Law . Out-of-state soil test labs may provide … would exceed the amount of nitrogen allowed by  Maryland's Lawn Fertilizer Law . Cottonseed Meal - 6-2-1 (medium …

  • Chinch Bug - Lawn

    … Chinch bug damaged lawn. Photo: Kevin Mathias, UMD Updated: March 1, 2023 Chinch bugs are small insects (about 1/8 inch when mature) with piercing-sucking … University of Maryland, College Park, MD. … Chinch Bug - Lawn

  • Borer Insects on Trees

    … dry periods. Avoid wounding the trees, especially with lawn mowers and string trimmers. Beneficial nematodes may be … directions and spray in the evening. Rev. 2020 … Borer Insects on Trees …

  • IPM - Prevent, Identify, and Manage Plant Problems

    … yard and garden problems? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) IPM is a research-based holistic approach to pest and disease … well on a smaller scale for home properties and gardens.  IPM principles can be applied to any type of garden including …

  • 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 … Tree planting Insect or disease management Converting lawn to wildflower & pollinator meadows Small woodlot tree …

  • Raccoons

    … grains, nuts, cat and dog food, fish, frogs, reptiles, insects, rabbits, and eggs. Raccoon damage Raccoons can cause … or county police department. Raccoon damage on lawns Lawn damage caused by an animal looking for insects … by tearing up sod. Unless you have confirmed that your lawn is infested with grubs, applying an insecticide to …

  • Natural Area Management Services Providers Directory listings

    … of Maryland Extension . Chosen tree management Converting lawn to wildflower and pollinator meadows Enhancing privacy …

  • Crapemyrtle Bark Scale - A New Problem for Home Landscapes

    … scale insect groups and biology the  Introduction to Scale Insects  page. This is becoming a pest of c rapemyrtle and … more about what to look for on the  Monitoring for Scale Insects page. Appearance Mature female covers are rounded to … of an infestation Photo: Royal Tyler, Pro Pest and Lawn Store, Bugwood.org Plant damage Light to moderate …