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… 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 …

… broad-spectrum systemic herbicide. When applied to growing plants, it is absorbed by foliage and translocated to the … and number of applications required. For example, a lawn study (3) in NY found that acetic acid herbicides were … such as aluminum, tin, iron, and items such as fencing or lawn furniture. Avoid spraying the material onto masonry …

… of chemicals that are labeled for use on lawns. Common lawn herbicides are available under different trade names … after use because herbicide residue can remain and damage plants or turf in subsequent use. Checking the weather prior …

… afforestation for a variety of areas, such as expanses of lawn or former agricultural lands that they want to turn into … it? As a young plant, Johnsongrass resembles other plants, including young corn. But corn quickly grows wider … Project     Image Gallery: Johnsongrass Johnsongrass plants. Photo by Chris Evans, University of Illinois, …

… of bamboo degrades natural areas and displaces native plants. In Maryland, invasive bamboos belong to four genera: … emerge from the ground the diameter they will stay as plants establish, each spring round of emerging culms will be … is a native perennial grass that often appears as a lawn weed; it looks a bit like bamboo in miniature in terms …

… birds. Hang up a bird nesting box  and choose some  native plants for birds  to include in your garden this spring. … ice and snow. Learn how to melt ice safely . The Maryland Lawn Fertilizer Law  prohibits the use of fertilizer products … Check your local city/county ordinances first. Edible plants If you want to grow vegetables, flowers, or herbs next …

… garden, trees, and shrubs, or starting or renovating a lawn. Soil testing labs provide more complete and accurate … fertilizing recommendations. The labs listed below offer lawn/garden and commercial soil testing . Select the … , respectively. These are important nutrients required by plants in large quantities. The basic soil test may also …

… they are present in your area. They eat grubs and aerate lawn naturally with their digging. You may need to do some … of 40-60 degrees F. They are available to professional lawn care companies.   Microbial options Various bacterial … turf areas that are damaged by grubs and not the entire lawn. Imidacloprid (Merit and other numerous trade names), …

… moisture. They are part of a subdivision of non-flowering plants known as Bryophytes. Unlike other green plants, moss … soil structure. How can you control unwanted moss in your lawn? Moss is usually found in the shade, but sometimes in … very moist. The key to moss control starts with a healthy lawn. Moss is not killing your grass but is moving into areas …