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… affect winter hardiness, exaggerate pest problems and make plants grow excessively (which can mean more mowing too!). … watering. If you choose to irrigate, do so only when your lawn and landscape need water. Efficient watering is an … By using mulch you'll use less water, have healthier plants and fewer weeds. Mulch should be three inches or less …

… for melting ice safely around your home.  Maryland's Lawn Fertilizer Law  prohibits anyone from using fertilizer … If you staked new trees, check their ties to make sure the plants still have wiggle room and the bark isn’t getting …  before purchasing. Be aware that sometimes infected plants don't show symptoms but are disease carriers. Using …

… install sod than with seeding. More expensive. An instant lawn and faster establishment. Limited choice of turf … should be ½ to ¾ of an inch. Installing sod Starting a New Lawn for site preparation.  The best time to lay the sod is … HGIC Director. Based on HGIC publication HG 102  Lawn Establishment, Renovation, and Overseeding. Related …

… Chinch bug damaged lawn. Photo: Kevin Mathias, UMD Updated: March 1, 2023 Chinch … piercing-sucking mouthparts that feed on the sap of grass plants. They are found in the thatch area of turfgrass and … University of Maryland, College Park, MD. … Chinch Bug - Lawn …

… injury may be direct physical damage or it may cause lawn deterioration due to poor mowing practices. A dull mower … The grass over high spots may be scalped and the crowns of plants exposed in lawns with uneven terrain. Change the … area. Low and infrequent mowing may be the major cause of lawn deterioration. It is best to remove no more than 1/3 of …

… because they increase the genetic diversity of your lawn. Certain grass species and cultivars are more … problems, so using mixtures and blends increases your lawn's ability to resist diseases and overcome insect … (90%- 95%) and Kentucky bluegrass (5%-10%) is an excellent lawn turf. The spreading root system of the Kentucky …

… a heavy rain. Evidence of green June beetle activity in a lawn. Photo: L. M. Vasvary Management Keep turf from being …

… Japanese beetle  is a major pest of lawns and ornamental plants in Maryland. Adult beetles feed on more than 275 species of plants, but especially like plants in the rose family. Grubs (larvae) feed on the roots …

… Howard County GreenFest events, recently leading the rain barrel giveaways for the County. Radhika has involved both … Anne Arundel County Meghan Petenbrink Harford County Rain Garden Cecil County BMP Makeover Master Watershed …

… 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 …