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  • A Guide for Identifying Pigweed Species Commonly Found in Maryland (EB-2023-0654)

    … at the leaf tip, may be used to help differentiate this plant from waterhemp (Photo A1). Leaf petioles of older … and female spiny amaranth flowers are produced on the same plant (B3). These terminal flower spikes are typically 2-8 … and smooth pigweed flowers are produced on the same plant. These terminal flower spikes are typically 2-8 in. in …

  • Weed Identification Photos in Maryland

    … Lespedeza or Japanese Clover Lesser Celandine Mallow Mugwort Mulberryweed Oxalis Pigweed Plantain Poison Hemlock …

  • Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinics and Demonstration Gardens

    … teaching and self-guided tours to showcase sustainable gardening practices in Maryland. The plants featured in these … to fruits and vegetables. Some focus on themes such as container or pollinator gardening.  Site Locations To help residents find these plant …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Garlic Mustard

    … and other names. It is a biennial flowering plant in the mustard family that is an aggressive invader of … no assistance from animals or insects. Additionally, each plant can produce thousands of seeds, which are spread by … wildlife, humans, water, or other means in mid-summer. The plant also receives assistance in its spread because of its …

  • Identifying Common Household Insect Pests

    … Key points to help in identifying household insects Proper identification is the first step prior to managing any pest. … control without hiring a pest control company. Proper identification, sanitation, managing moisture in and around … in buildings. They breed in decaying organic matter of plant or animal origin. Removing or drying out the organic …

  • Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic

    … Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic   Bring us your plant questions. We have answers! Why are my tomatoes getting … homeowners to bring plant stem cutting and photos for identification or diagnosis.  Master Gardeners can help …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Multiflora Rose

    … barriers and to reduce automobile headlight glare. The plant was chosen because of its dense and rapid growth, … its prolific seed production.  Each cane on a large plant may contain 40 to 50 clusters of flowers; each cluster … seven seeds. Some researchers estimate that a single plant may produce a million seeds per year. The seeds remain …

  • Weed Identification and Management in Home Landscapes

    … and control weeds in the home lawn and landscape Weed identification tools Weed Identification Photos Spring Weeds Summer Weeds Fall Weeds … Grows Blog - Weeds Videos - Weeds Ask Extension … Weed Identification and Management in Home Landscapes …

  • Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs and Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms

    … at planting time. Research studies show most of a plant’s energy is directed to root growth during the … establishing plants. Never fertilize a drought-stressed plant. Fertilizer types Fertilizers are identified by a … granular fertilizer A fertilizer with the three major plant nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, is …

  • Urban Agriculture Grower Meetings

    … has occurred. Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm and the Plant Science Food Safety Group, UMD Present Workshops in … hydroponic greenhouse growers Dr. Karen Rane, Director, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Entomology, UMD … of dried herbs Dr. Angela Ferelli, University of Maryland, Plant Science Department, Food Safety Group CCA: 0.5 Crop …