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… leaves are ignored by deer, and it crowds out native plants. It is especially damaging to spring wildflowers and … - see key below Mints (Mentha spp.) Mints include several lawn weeds such as creeping Charlie, but also herb mints. … can reach up to 10 feet in ideal conditions. Mature plants sprout 30 to 50 stems that flower from June to …

… guidelines, the chances for establishing an attractive lawn with reduced pest problems will be greatly enhanced. … stand is first mowed, ruts may be created or grass plants may be pulled out. Mowing  Poor mowing practices are a … of home lawns and are just as important for a young lawn as for an established lawn. The basic practices are …

… on the north and west sides so they will not shade shorter plants . Group plants by what season they grow in and how long they take to … cloudy, calm afternoon if possible, and water well; handle plants carefully and make sure there is adequate room for the …

… species. However, studies have shown that double-flowered plants offer little value to bees (no access to pollen and … around the base of the tree to protect the trunk from lawn mowers and weed trimmers. The mulch should be no deeper … al. (2001). Native or Exotic? Double or Single? Evaluating Plants for Pollinator-friendly Gardens. Annals of Botany , …

… Bay. Read the full publication … The Right Tree For Your Lawn …

… environmentally friendly home landscape, select the right plants for the right place, and how to take care of it all.  … Landscape Planning Landscape Designs With Native Plants Bay-Wise Program Riparian Buffers  (planting by … for Mixed Privacy Screens Ornamental and Native Grasses Lawn Alternatives Landscape management Landscape Management …

… two - six-inch spots. Dollar spot on Kentucky bluegrass lawn Photo: Ward Upham, Kansas State University, Bugwood.org … fertilizer schedule. Aerate and eliminate thatch in the lawn. Related information Lawn Fertilizer Schedule for Home Lawns … Dollar Spot - Lawns …

… Resources UMD Extension FS-1029 The Right Tree for Your Lawn When selecting trees for their property, a homeowner …

… dense carpet of vegetation that prevents native ephemeral plants such as bloodroot, wild ginger, and others from … the tuber found on lesser celandine. Growth habit These plants are 3- to 9-in high and have shiny, dark green, … Control of lesser celandine is difficult. Digging out plants can be successful with small patches, but it will take …

… demand by either phasing out or eliminating the sale of plants treated with neonicotinoids.  Ask your local garden … about the pesticides that are used to produce the plants they sell . Pollinators and neonicotinoid insecticides … through the plant's vascular system They can persist in plants from months to multiple seasons depending on the …