Native Plants for Shade
… underlain by leaf litter, provides habitat for the insects and birds that call the Eastern Deciduous Forest … and a blanket of leaf litter will kill them. This includes lawn, moss, or evergreen natives like Christmas fern and … them blown, shredded, etc. From fungi to overwintering insects, many woodland species require undisturbed leaf …
Landscape Designs with Native Plants
… designs using native plants can reduce the amount of lawn to maintain and produce climate-resilient, diverse … least 70% native plants to help support native beneficial insects and birds. The designs can be implemented over time. … Regionally Native Plants Care of Annuals and Perennials Lawn Alternatives Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: …
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 … your garden also will support pollinators and beneficial insects that provide essential services like pest management …
Starting a Home Fruit Garden
… fruit production, so it is very important to support these insects. Bees are key daytime pollinators, and moths may be … don’t receive enough direct sunlight for growing fruit. Lawn grasses and weeds will compete with your fruit plants …
Caring for Your Vegetable Garden in Maryland
… also help cool plants and provide moisture for beneficial insects and spiders during hot, dry weather. Allow foliage to …
Vegetables for the Home Garden
… soil Soil Testing Information Lead in Garden Soils Lawn (Turfgrass) Removal Methods Cover Crops How to Make … Vegetable Diseases Vegetable Problems Caused by Insects Vegetable Problems Caused by Nonliving Factors …
Yellowjackets
… nest and attack. Yellowjackets are considered beneficial insects because their food consists primarily of insects. But they do become aggressive, especially in late …
Ask-A-Master Gardener Plant Clinics
… practices Providing resources on various topics such as lawn care, actions for helping the Bay, and additional … vegetable and flower gardening, Bay-friendly gardening and lawn care practices Regular annual events The Anne Arundel …
Trees and Shrubs for the Home Garden
… Tips for Choosing Trees and Shrubs The Right Tree for Your Lawn Plants for Mixed Privacy Screens Purchasing Trees and … or Dying? What Causes Trees to Die? Tree Diseases Tree Insects Tree Problems Caused by Nonliving Factors Tree … Roses: Identify & Manage Problems Shrub Diseases Shrub Insects Shrub Problems Caused by Nonliving Factors Shrub …
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Striped Skunk
… feeder, it will fill its diet with a variety of insects, small mammals, eggs, and occasional plants. It has … during each season. In warmer weather, they depend on insects such as grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles, …