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… March 20, 2024 Herbicides have been used to control lawn weeds since the 1950s. But the potential risks to … cause people to reconsider their use as part of routine lawn care. Concentrating on proper  lawn care practices  can … to treat difficult weeds like creeping Charlie. Perennial plants move the foods they make, along with what is sprayed …

… points about weeds and weed control “Weeds” are defined as plants growing where they are not wanted. They can range from … property (free plants!). It is a challenge to manage a lawn completely free of weeds. You can decide to accept other … sources for wildlife. Consider reducing the size of your lawn and replacing some with lawn alternatives that will add …

… 15, 2023 More and more people are including native plants in their gardens. Here are the top 5 reasons why they … You can have a beautiful landscape by usig native plants. What your landscape looks like is influenced more by … Related information Recommended Native Plants for Maryland Lawn Alternatives Still have a question? Contact us at Ask …

… when it comes to holding carbon out of the atmosphere. All plants use carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) to generate their own food … bees and other insects and birds have evolved with native plants, which provide the specific food and habitats they … Refer to these resources: The Right Tree for Your Lawn and Rain Gardens Across Maryland (PDF) . Are some trees …

… November 17, 2023 These are several species of  native plants   recommended for Maryland home gardens and … for details and growing information. The majority of these plants are native to one or more ecoregions of our state. We … Wildlife Federation (PDF)  The Right Tree for Your Lawn | University of Maryland Extension Sea Grant Do Not …

… 16, 2024 How to select and care for shade-loving native plants Planning your native garden You can support plant … as pollinators and songbirds by planting locally native plants in your shade garden.  Recent research  suggests that … and a blanket of leaf litter will kill them. This includes lawn, moss, or evergreen natives like Christmas fern and …

… favor growth  Dry, compacted soil; infrequent or improper lawn fertilizer applications 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 …

… support a more sustainable, resilient environment. Not all plants are created equal. Use  science-based plant lists  to … Direct downspouts and gutters to drain water into a lawn or rain garden  where it will soak into the soil rather … cool-season turfgrass (tall fescue) is in the fall.   Lawn mowing season begins in April. The height and frequency …

… diversity - a variety of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Add more native plants to your landscape as time and … require  fertilizers . Woody plants receive nutrients from lawn fertilization if their roots are adjacent to or growing … garden are beneficial . Lawns Do you have areas of your lawn that are growing poorly? Consider using other plants …

… Design a native plant garden or choose a few native plants you could grow in containers on a deck or balcony.   … application of fertilizer should not be necessary if your lawn was fertilized in the fall.  March is considered the second-best time to  seed your lawn  to make repairs, or to repair bare areas. The best time …