Branching Out - Summer 2022
… for or how to expand existing woodlands, or how to convert lawn space to woodlands? Then join us for our self-directed, … visit this link. August 21 & 28; September 24, 2022 Weed Warrior Workdays Times and locations vary Join Montgomery County (MD)’s Weed Warriors to help remove and manage invasive plant …
Fruit Plant Care
… Photo: J. Traunfeld, UME Updated: April 23, 2024 Proactive plant care can support a fruit tree or shrub through many … regular monitoring of plant health and intervening early to prevent significant damage from pests, diseases, or … and keeping plants healthy, they will be more resilient when facing stressors that could weaken plants and reduce …
October Tips and Tasks
… native trees by 2031. Plant your own tree , volunteer to care for one, or support forest conservation. Be a tree … from sprouting prematurely. Lawns Time is running out for lawn renovation or overseeding. Grass seed should be planted … month. There is still time to apply fertilizer on your lawn. Look for a fertilizer with 0 phosphorus. Apply …
Voles
… Tunnels in a lawn created by voles David L. Clement, University of …
Chapter 1: Urban production systems
… DC. Photo by Neith Little, UMD Extension. Figure 8: Okra growing on a retro-fitted green roof at Up Top Acres, in … need the heat of summer to thrive (tomatoes, peppers, okra, and sweet potatoes, for example), which crops can be …
Home Landscape Best Management Practices
… watering. If you choose to irrigate, do so only when your lawn and landscape need water. Efficient watering is an …
Invasives in Your Woodland: Canada Thistle
… both male and female plants. It is considered a noxious weed in Maryland and many other areas across the U.S. It is … more information: Learn more about Canada thistle: Worst Weed in Maryland? - Maryland Invasive Species Council Canada …
Invasives in Your Woodland: Johnsongrass
… afforestation for a variety of areas, such as expanses of lawn or former agricultural lands that they want to turn into … of the Chesapeake Bay. It is characterized as a noxious weed in Maryland. See the distribution map above. How does it …
Maryland Pesticide News
Managing City and Suburban Yards and Gardens to Sustain Insect Communities (FS-2022-0633)
… the size of your driveway, deck, or paved patio, aerating lawn areas, and low-till gardening can help reduce soil … of Maryland Extension, n.d.) in your area. Basic identification skills can help you decide when action is … (2022, May). Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland . …