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… friendly managed lawn. Concerns about the impacts of pesticides on humans, pets, wildlife, pollinators, and the … Sod Production and Seed Mixtures in Maryland for a list of recommended cultivars to look for on the label of the … applying insecticides to lawns to manage a wide-range list of harmless and beneficial insects such as ants, wasps, …

… Updated: August 20, 2025 It’s time to rethink our lawns and landscapes A lush green lawn is often expected as … University, Department of Horticulture Expectations about lawns are high -- and often unrealistic Does a home lawn have … to aquatic life (Source: USGS). And pesticides applied to lawns may be tracked inside homes by people and pets where …

… reduce your carbon footprint with a lawn alternative. Lawns & sustainability The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies Lawns and Microclover Moss in the Landscape Organic Lawn Care …

… Key points The following information is for cool season lawns such as tall fescue. Maryland’s changing weather patterns are making growing lawns more challenging. Refer to The Challenge of Growing a … Maryland . The recommended time to fertilize tall fescue lawns is in the fall before November 15th. Mowing high helps …

… Updated: August 20, 2025 Home lawns and the idea of what a home lawn should look like … Lawn Care Lawn Weeds Summary of Care for Maryland Home Lawns Perform a soil test  every three years and before a … project.  Lawn Maintenance Calendar for Maryland Home Lawns Late summer through early fall is the best time …

… Updated: September 13, 2023 Why do lawns fail? Too much shade and competition from tree roots. … mulch rings around trees. Heavy foot traffic. Heavily used lawns should be  core aerated  to relieve compaction and … otherwise, weeds such as crabgrass will invade. Drought. Lawns often recover after a drought when rainfall returns, …

… Off Vegetable Seedlings Vegetable Planting Calendar Fall Frost or Freeze Dates in Maryland Spring Frost or Freeze … of Vegetables Vegetables Not True to Type Vegetable Plants Fall Over or Stems Are Broken Whitened Leaves of Vegetables … of Grubs in Lawns Mining Bees Scoliid Wasps Sod Webworm White Grub Management on Lawns …

… HGIC Updated: November 17, 2025 Key points about fungi in lawns A variety of fungi can grow in lawns without harming the turf. Many decay (break down) … them. Never assume lawn mushrooms are edible. Mushrooms in lawns Mushrooms are fruiting bodies – reproductive …

… Occurs on all turf cultivars year-round.   Aerate turf in fall,  maintain adequate nitrogen fertility and adequate … The disease appears in patches and occurs in spring and fall on fine and tall fescue and perennial ryegrass species. … - white coating, typically occurs in shady areas in the fall on bluegrass and fescue.   Reduce shade and improve air …