September Gardening Tips and Tasks
… so you run the risk of losing the entire screen if a pest or disease attacks your plants. Select several different … beetle grubs found underground. Support these important pest controllers by planting fall blooming flowers (adult … and commonly found on goldenrod flowers or flying around lights at night. Learn to recognize and avoid these beetles, …
Growing Grass in the Shade
… Updated: June 24, 2024 Trees and lawns In natural landscapes, trees and grass grow in …
Natural Area Management Services Providers: A to Z
Moss in the Landscape
… every year HGIC receives questions regarding moss in home lawns. Many homeowners have healthy growths of moss even in … light to filter in and to improve To eliminate moss from lawns, rake with a steel rake until the moss is removed and … the top layer of soil moist but not saturated. Moss in Lawns Still have a question? Contact us at Ask Extension … …
Understanding Your Soil Test Report
… is not recommended because it can burn garden plants and lawns if used incorrectly. Liming recommendations from soil … Fertilizer recommendations in a soil test report For lawns Always follow the University of Maryland lawn …
Raccoons
… department or county police department. Raccoon damage on lawns Lawn damage caused by an animal looking for insects … favorite foods. In their search for insects or grubs in lawns and gardens, they can cause some trouble by tearing up …
August Gardening Tips and Tasks
… Save seeds from flowers that have finished blooming. Lawns Avoid mowing your lawn during extremely dry and hot … Brown patch is a common fungal disease of tall fescue lawns that creates thin, brown areas. Grasses will green up … is typically worse on over-fertilized and irrigated lawns. Submit a soil sample for testing if planning a …
Know Your Foxtails (FS-2023-0658)
… weedy foxtail species in Maryland. They are found in lawns as well as in pastures and cultivated crops. Their presence in lawns can disrupt property aesthetics; however, their … in fertile soil, with yellow foxtail being more common in lawns, and green and giant foxtail appearing more frequently …
Weed Identification and Management in Home Landscapes
Clover Mites
… for several years but then usually taper off. As a new lawn becomes established there are fewer factors favoring …