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  • March Gardening Tips and Tasks

    … on a deck or balcony . Locally n ative plants are adapted to Maryland’s climate and soils, and support pollinators, … smother weeds or turf to prepare a new garden bed. Use compost as needed to amend poor soil. Good soil grows … sightings can contribute to scientific research. Learn how you can help . Trees & Shrubs March is the beginning of

  • Ornamental Cherry Trees: Identify and Manage Problems

  • Why Include Native Plants in Your Garden?

    … landscapes Conventional landscapes featuring large lawns and showy alien flowers are often sustained with high …

  • Salt or Fertilizer Damage on Trees

  • Mulching Trees and Shrubs

    … Mulch is a material applied to the surface of the soil around trees and shrubs. Mulch reduces weeds, conserves soil moisture, and minimizes soil erosion. Mulching is a … Some woven types look like burlap and others have the texture of a fine screen. Spun-bonded types have a fibrous …

  • Turfgrass Diseases-Dollar Spot (FS-2023-0665)

    … causing damage to golf courses, athletic fields, and home lawns; however, it is more of a concern on high-maintenance … inches high) turfgrass, such as athletic fields or home lawns, the infected areas can expand to 6 inches or more, and … or all commercial products are registered for residential lawns ²Efficacy varies depending on application intervals …

  • IPM - Prevent, Identify, and Manage Plant Problems

    … (amount of sun, soil conditions, drainage), research disease and insect resistant cultivars, properly plant and … off in the long run.   Diagnosing and managing problems with your plants is a skill set that takes time, research, … plants as it can lead to pest problems. Don’t work with plants when foliage or soil is wet. Learn more about …

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  • Vegetables for the Home Garden

    … prepare the soil, select the best crops for success, and care for them. Seed to Supper Beginning Gardener Guides Seed … soil Soil Testing Information Lead in Garden Soils Lawn (Turfgrass) Removal Methods Cover Crops How to Make …

  • Landscaping for the Home Garden

    …  (planting by streams and wetlands) Woodland Stewardship Plant selection Native Plants Pollinator Gardens Groundcovers … #4 Try Composting (PDF)  #5 Conserve Water (PDF)  #6 Plant Cover Crops (PDF)  #7 Attract Pollinators to Your … Chesapeake Bay   IPM - Prevent, Identify, and Manage Plant Problems Stormwater Management  &  Rain Gardens …