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… February 17, 2023 How and when should you fertilize a home lawn? A spring application of lawn fertilizer, if even needed, cannot be applied until after  March 1st. Your last lawn fertilizer application for the season should be made no …

… 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 …

… or shrub (a monoculture) when planting a living screen . Diseases and insects are typically host-specific so you run … require  fertilizers . Woody plants receive nutrients from lawn fertilization if their roots are adjacent to or growing … time, usually in October.  Lawns Do you have areas of your lawn that are growing poorly? Consider using other plants …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… Gardening Consider dividing and sharing  perennial  plants with people and gardens in your community. Late August … that have finished blooming. Lawns Avoid  mowing  your lawn during extremely dry and hot weather. Mowing wounds … lawns.   Submit a  soil sample for testing  if planning a lawn renovation project in the fall.  Insects Beneficial …

… Updated: July 26, 2024 These are several species of  native plants   recommended for Maryland home gardens and … and growing information. The majority of these plants are native to one or more ecoregions of our state. We also have …

… Varsa FS-1029  | February 2020 The Right Tree for Your Lawn-Planting Trees to Help Improve Chesapeake Bay Water … prevent the roots from drying out. Place container-grown plants next to the hole on their side and gently press on the … KRISZTIAN VARSA This publication, The Right Tree for Your Lawn-Planting Trees to Help Improve Chesapeake Bay Water …