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… Updated: March 3, 2023 Lawn damage caused by skunks Holes in lawn caused by an animal Photo: L.M. Vasvery The skunk is a …

… 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 … to the spread of disease within their population. Diseases In the cooler, sometimes wetter fall weather …

… and crop planning Water management Pest management: weeds, diseases, insects, and more! Season extension Harvest, … year after year, eventually you run the risk of having diseases specific to each crop build up in the soil. But … of these crops come from different plant families, many diseases that infect tomatoes do not infect collard greens, …

… Updated: August 27, 2024 By Jon Traunfeld Selecting fruits for Maryland Many different native and non-native … perennial plants that must be cared for year-round. Most tree fruits are botanically grouped into two categories: pome … like blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry. Tree fruits, like apple and peach, usually require more …

… flesh. Apples and pears can be grown with a minimal amount of pesticide sprays if disease-resistant cultivars are … is also important that trees are given close attention and the right growing conditions. Cultivar selection Strains: … the trunk. If tree support is necessary due to slope, high wind, or type of dwarfing rootstock, be sure to use a soft …

… from the stalk and roots to... Read more Symptoms of Stem Diseases Developing in Soybean Andrew Kness, Agriculture … symptoms. Currently, we are seeing many instances of stem diseases in soybean. Many pathogens are associated with stem diseases in soybean, and many produce very... Read more Scout …

… 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 … be investigated, especially if swarmers are found indoors. Diseases Look for galls on cedars and junipers to help reduce …

… share at seed exchanges. Lawns According to the  Maryland Lawn Fertilizer Law , fertilizer cannot be applied to … valuable source of organic matter to improve the soil in a lawn and garden. Leaves that fall onto the lawn can be shredded with a lawnmower and left to decompose …

… enter houses in large numbers. They do not bite, carry diseases, damage food, or household furnishings except by … for several years but then usually taper off. As a new lawn becomes established there are fewer factors favoring …

… Substrates: Compost is often created from food waste or lawn clippings. Additional substrates suitable for composting …