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  • 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 …

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  • 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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