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  • Pruning Trees in the Home Landscape

    … and improving appearance. Pruning large trees and any tree work that requires climbing or near power lines is dangerous and should be performed by a licensed tree expert or certified arborist. Remove damaged, diseased, … Trees. NA-FR-01-95 [Revised August 2012]. USDA, Forest Service, State, and Private Forestry, Northeastern Area, 11 …

  • Pollinators and Pesticides

    … active ingredient, application rate, plant species, and environmental conditions. Pollinators can pick up … of plant leaves and stems at night (guttation). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  has taken steps to reduce … it from coming to your yard to mate or eat. Most plant problems are caused by environmental and cultural factors, …

  • Recovering Northern Bobwhite Quail: A Guide to Habitat Management (FS-2023-0683)

    … have experienced the largest declines of any bird in Maryland over the last 50 years (Fig. 1). Although that alone … area to thrive: Diverse mix of “forbs” (broadleaf plants) and wildflowers, Interspersed native bunchgrasses for … of weedy and brushy edges reduce habitat on the landscape. Invasive species: Invasive species and planting of non-native …

  • Environment and Natural Resources

    … how to prepare your soil for planting Find the latest in lawn care and how to reduce hours maintaining your lawn Soil testing information – including a How-to video …

  • Invasive Grass Control

  • Home Gardening

    … plants with natives, the benefits of reducing your lawn, dealing with wet areas in your yard, and how to … through planned activities and we provide outreach to care facilities that includes teaching and assisting … A Garden In A Straw Bale   Other Publications Garden And Lawn Guide, What To Do And When   MG News Articles Garden …

  • Lilac: Identify and Manage Problems

    … in Maryland Site Spacing and mature size Disease and insect resistant lilacs Pruning Site Requires full sun and … Glory’. Japanese tree lilac, Syringa reticulata, a lovely small tree or large shrub, h as moderate resistance to … has been in your landscape for less than two years.   What causes trees and shrubs to die? The presence of an …

  • Bulbs

    … UME Updated: March 6, 2023 Bulb is a term loosely used to include corms, tubers, tuberous roots, and rhizomes as … Don’t neglect your bulbs after they bloom. Mulching  Remove mulch as soon as the danger of severe freezing has … flower to face toward the front of the bed. Deadheading When flowers fade, cut them off to prevent seed formation. …

  • Master Gardener

    … horticulture professionals. Topics may include Botany, Lawn Care, Composting, Ecology, Native Plants, Soil Fertility, Entomology, Organic Gardening, Lawn Alternatives and more!  Volunteer Once a Master Gardener …

  • Lead in Garden Soils

    … high levels of lead that may pose a serious health risk. The risk is primarily from contaminated soil brought into the home on … the soils directly adjacent to the building. Even today, when an old building is demolished, the soil can become …