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  • Starting a Home Fruit Garden

    … perennial plants that must be cared for year-round. Most tree fruits are botanically grouped into two categories: pome … like blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry. Tree fruits, like apple and peach, usually require more … Sambucus canadensis North America Large-growing shrub, tolerant of damp soil Gooseberry* Ribes spp. Europe …

  • FAQs: Plant and Insect Identification

    … & Insects publications. What types of trees or understory plant should I put in wetland and riparian areas? Riparian … colors, and shapes. How can I learn this method of tree identification? Most trees do have distinctive bark, buds and … control in the spring. For detailed information, read the Plant Conservation Alliance's Alien Plant Working Group …

  • Rose: Identify and Manage Problems

    … to reduce competition for water, nutrients, and sunlight. Plant roses away from fruit trees to minimize shared disease … early in the day and aim the water at the base of the plant rather than overhead to minimize leaf wetness as much … overwintering pests and pathogens. Tips for diagnosing  plant problems The majority of plant problems are not caused …

  • Manage Weeds Without Chemicals in Maryland

    … Read More about Weeds & Climate Change Before you plant, kill the weeds When establishing or renovating a … to remove weeds that are present in your soil before you plant. Your site might have annual, biennial, or perennial … references, and field guides available to help with plant identification. For starters, take a look at our photo …

  • Growing Dwarf Citrus

    … follow these general guidelines. Light:  Place your citrus plant where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct … in the fall, prior to the first frost. Acclimate your plant gradually when you move it outdoors/indoors. For example, move your plant to a partially shaded area outdoors after the last …

  • Growing Strawberries in a Home Garden

    … American species ( Fragaria chiloensis ). The strawberry plant is composed of leaves, a crown (compressed, modified … (stolons). As the runners grow from the original “mother” plant, they produce “daughter” plants where their nodes touch … slowly, build a raised bed at least 12 inches above grade. Plant in spring: Young starter plants are typically available …

  • Natural Area Management Services Providers: A to Z

    … County:  Baltimore Services: Invasive plant and vine control Chosen tree management Riparian buffer … County:  Frederick Services: Invasive plant and vine control Riparian buffer planting/maintenance … Services is focused on digital arboriculture; remote plant identification, normalization of plant phenology, and digital …

  • Minute Pirate Bug: A Beneficial Generalist Insect Predator

    … Introduction The genus Orius is represented by very tiny true bugs commonly known as minute pirate bugs and flower bugs. … of their small size and favorite hangout while on plants. Insect predators of the genus Orius are …

  • Invasive Species

    … invasive plants Invasive Grass Control Invasive Herbaceous Plant Control Invasive Shrub Control Invasive Tree Control …

  • Poison Hemlock Identification and Management

    … Updated: December 14, 2022 By Doris Behnke Poison Hemlock Identification and Management Poison Hemlock ( Conium maculatum , Fig. 1), is a member of the plant family Apiaceae, which contains a few important crops … Poison hemlock is an erect biennial (flowering plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle) weed …