Spring Weeds
… in nature. These are the most common spring weeds found in lawns and gardens in Maryland. Click on the name of the weed …
Woodland Management: "The Woods in Your Backyard"
… Updated: May 24, 2023 The land care practices in "The Woods in Your Backyard" has helped hundreds of property owners and …
Giant Foxtail
Sustainable Gardening: Solutions to Climate Change
… allow the sun to penetrate and warm the house during the winter. Plant evergreen trees on the northwest side of … Improve soil health for a climate-resilient garden . Use cover crops in your vegetable garden to recycle nutrients … cultivars for the changing climate . High heat can affect crop productivity. Learn about the pollination of vegetable …
November Gardening Tips and Tasks
… use). Shower and check for ticks after being outdoors. Lawns According to the Maryland Lawn Fertilizer Law , fertilizer cannot be applied to Maryland lawns by homeowners between November 15th and March 1st. … source of organic matter that improves the soil in lawns and gardens. Leaves that fall onto the lawn can be …
Identifying Common Household Insect Pests
… around windows, doors, and vents. Live primarily in lawns, feed on grass, cause no damage. Generally a problem in newer lawns and new home sites. Vacuum any mites indoors. Exclude … walls. 3/8 - 2/3 inch, fuzzy bees, nest in loose soil in lawns, banks, etc. Ground or mining Bees : pollinators, some …
October Gardening Tips and Tasks
… including pollinators and beneficial insects, require plant debris like leaves, pithy woody stems, and flower … storage, and stormwater absorption. Maryland is aiming to plant 5 million native trees by 2031. Plant your own tree , volunteer to care for one, or support …
Vinegar: An Alternative to Glyphosate?
… on agricultural crops, orchards, nurseries, greenhouses, lawns, landscapes, rights-of-way, etc.. Over 100 million pounds are applied to U.S. farms and lawns every year, according to the EPA. In the home and …
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