Yard and Landscape
May Gardening Tips and Tasks
… use of pesticides. Use row covers over vegetable crops. Plant a variety of flowering plants to attract insects like … To avoid peak beetle populations, consider waiting to plant cucurbits (e.g., squash, cucumbers) until mid-June. … chemical control methods for invasive jumping worms. For identification help, send photos to Ask Extension . Diseases …
Voles
… with a mole. However, unlike the mole, they feed on plant material and spend more time above ground. There are … of boxwoods. Voles will also use mole tunnels to feed on plant roots. Voles may cause extensive damage to orchards and …
Herbicide Damage to Trees and Shrubs
… after the exposure. 2,4-D and MCPP (found in many lawn herbicides) - Twisted and deformed shoots, leaves, and … (stalk that connects leaves to plant stems). Dicamba (lawn herbicide) - Dwarfed, distorted, and/ or discolored … Damage on Trees Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland What Causes Trees and Shrubs to Die? …
Natural Area Management Services webinar series
… 2020): Learn about Expanding Green Industry Services to your Clientele Expanding your Business: Land Care Practices … Area Management Series), October 22, 2020 Presented by The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership. Main speakers: Jonathan Kays, …
Gardener Gallery
July Gardening Tips and Tasks
… , and blazingstar (Liatris spicata) -- support native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Chrysanthemums and …
Glyphosate (Roundup®) Information and Alternatives for Weed Management
… Oriental bittersweet, etc.), or pose a human health risk (poison ivy). If you decide to use an herbicide... Select a product …
Japanese Beetles on Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers
Groundcovers
… garden. Photo: M. Talabac, UME Updated: June 27, 2025 Uses and benefits of groundcovers Covering exposed ground with … and use of the site. Will shallow roots from a nearby tree or shrub compete with the groundcover for moisture? Will a dense …