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  • Invasives in Your Woodland - European Buckthorn

    … invasive, it was introduced here as an ornamental plant, perhaps as early as the late 1700s. In the 1900s, it … spread aggressively into a variety of environments. The plant’s current infestation is concentrated throughout the … spines found at the end of its twigs. This perennial plant can tolerate a wide variety of soil types, from …

  • Japanese Barberry

    … to deer browsing. First introduced as an ornamental plant in 1875, it has escaped cultivation and forms thickets … of Agriculture (MDA) has named this a  Tier 2 invasive plant . This classification means retail stores that offer … Ramsey & Wallace Kaufman. 2007. Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North …

  • Production of Tulips as Cut Flowers

    … higher the heating cost. Field Production It is easier to plant tulips by digging a trench than it is to plant the individual bulbs. To form a trench, cultivate the … samples of aphids to your local Extension office for identification. After the species is identified, familiarize …

  • Tree Problems Caused by Excess Water

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Japanese Barberry

    … a spade. Mowing can be used as a first step, because the plant will re-sprout if not removed after cutting. Herbicides …

  • Pruning Hydrangeas

    … stems. Pruning stimulates regrowth, which can freshen a plant’s appearance, and may also stimulate better flowering … faded flowers, called “dead-heading,” is not necessary for plant health, though it might encourage faster reblooming for … reduce their length will restrain the size of an overgrown plant. When shrubs break dormancy in spring, you will be able …

  • Privet

    … named privet  (Ligustrum obtusifolium)  a  Tier 2 invasive plant . This classification means retail stores that offer this plant for sale must display a required sign indicating that … Ramsey & Wallace Kaufman. 2007. Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North …

  • Meet our Stewards

    … finalized in November. To determine the types of trees to plant, Amietee conducted a poll with the school. Students … and Master Gardener Coordinator, for helping with plant identification. Howard County Teresa Weathington Guzmán …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Bush Honeysuckles

    … these non-native species can out-compete many native plant species. They are found throughout Maryland and the … not be mowed, as cutting them down does not kill the plant and may encourage further growth to sprout from the …

  • Japanese Stiltgrass Identification and Management

    … August 6, 2021 By Kelly Nichols Japanese Stiltgrass Identification and Management Japanese stiltgrass is an … that broad spectrum herbicides will injure or kill any plant that it touches. So, this would be an option for … with the latest edition. Subscribe … Japanese Stiltgrass Identification and Management …