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  • Goosegrass

    …   Seeds Conditions that favor growth   Mowing the lawn too short. Photos Flowers Goosegrass flowers … turf that can compete and prevent weed establishment. Mow lawn at 3-4 inches during the growing season and seed bare spots. Lawn Care Mechanical management Hand pulling or using an …

  • Common Chickweed

    … and seeds maturing Conditions that favor growth Thin, weak lawn, prefers poorly drained sites but common in a wide range of soils and conditions. Management in lawns Lawn care practices Maintain healthy, dense turf that can compete and prevent weed establishment. Lawn Care Mechanical management Hand pulling or using an …

  • Common Mallow

    … areas, landscapes, and nursery crops Management in lawns Lawn care practices Maintain healthy, dense turf that can … to University of Maryland Extension recommendations. Lawn Care Mechanical management Hand pulling or using an … plant damage. Refer to the product label for precautions. Lawn Herbicides for Weed Management Related information The …

  • The Right Tree for Your Lawn--Planting Trees to Help Improve Chesapeake Bay Water Quality

    … Bay.    Download Publication … The Right Tree for Your Lawn--Planting Trees to Help Improve Chesapeake Bay Water …

  • Common Soil Problems

    … Bare soil prone to erosion Updated: February 17, 2023 Key points about soil issues Plant problems and poor growth (whether … are actually caused by low nutrient levels in the soil. Test your soil  before fertilizing if you suspect low soil

  • Resources

    … for selecting, collecting and storing seeds from native plants.     Winter Sowing All the Dirt on Winter Sowing … a school or youth garden and engage kids at every step. Lawn Lawn Basics - Turf expert Geoff Rinehart teaches the basics …

  • Iron-based Herbicides

    … Control in Landscapes and Lawns Some broadleaf weeds in a lawn or landscape may be considered undesirable or competitive to desired species of turfgrass or plants we want to grow. Few alternatives exist to using the … dandelion, narrow-leaved plantain, dove-foot geranium, lawn burweed, and oxalis, as well as algae and lichens. The …

  • Buttercup (Bulbous)

    … turf that can compete and prevent weed establishment. Lawn Care Mechanical management Hand pulling using an … plant damage. Refer to the product label for precautions. Lawn Herbicides for Weed Control Related information The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Organic Lawn Care Common …

  • November Tips and Tasks

    … recommended if a tree must be reduced in size.    Protect plants vulnerable to winter injuries like azalea, … share at seed exchanges. Lawns According to the  Maryland Lawn Fertilizer Law , fertilizer cannot be applied to … valuable source of organic matter to improve the soil in a lawn and garden. Leaves that fall onto the lawn can be …

  • Shepherd's Purse

    … turf that can compete and prevent weed establishment. Lawn Care Mechanical management Hand pulling or using an … plant damage. Refer to the product label for precautions.  Lawn Herbicides for Weed Management Related information The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Organic Lawn Care Common …