Home and Garden Sitemap
… Borer Rice and Granary Weevils Silverfish and Firebrats Spiders in Maryland Springtails Structural pests Ants … Predatory Beetles Predatory Bugs Predatory Mites Predatory Spiders Predatory Wasps Pollinators > Parasitoids Aphid …
What Causes Trees and Shrubs to Die?
… or insect organism is called an "abiotic" injury. Tree and shrub problems, to a large degree, are not due to … suddenly. But, by the time it becomes obvious that a tree or shrub is dying, it is often too late to correct the … on crepe myrtle leaves caused by the powdery mildew fungus. Active insect infestation Insect feeding damage …
Trees and Shrubs for the Home Garden
… Climate Tips for Choosing Trees and Shrubs The Right Tree for Your Lawn Plants for Mixed Privacy Screens … Shrubs Planting and caring for trees and shrubs Planting a Tree or Shrub Watering Trees and Shrubs Mulching Trees and Shrubs Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs Pruning Guides Pruning Basics Pruning Trees Pruning Shrubs …
Ornamental Cherry Trees: Identify and Manage Problems
… strength and inducing branching; removing dead or broken branches which may encourage disease/insect problems. Refer … repellents. Hanging small cakes of deodorant soap from branches may also be helpful. Protect young trees from vole … cherry trees Black knot Cankers Cherry shot hole disease Brown rot Black knot Black knot on cherry tree branch Photo: …
Planting a Tree or Shrub
… Planting a tree. Photo: D. Clement, UME Updated: February 26, 2024 About … Buying trees and shrubs Begin by choosing the appropriate tree or shrub for the amount of sunlight the site will … when a number of roots are lost due to corrective pruning before planting, or sites on steep slopes or exposed …
Planting Trees In Our Changing Climate
… many Maryland county governments and organizations offer tree rebate programs. The benefits of trees in our changing … bills by 3 to 30 percent, depending on the size of the tree, its location, and other factors such as home … warning signs of trouble may be remediated by corrective pruning and/or soil health improvement. Send your questions …
How Do You Decide When to Remove a Tree?
… Dieback in crown of tree. Photo: Jason Sharman, Vitalitree, Bugwood.org Updated: May 18, 2023 When a tree develops problems, it is frequently difficult to decide … have dead ash trees removed as soon as possible. Most tree pruning and removal jobs are not safe for the average person. …
IPM - Prevent, Identify, and Manage Plant Problems
… planning process. Learn more about the issue, Sustainable Gardening: Solutions to Climate Change . For example, select … by farmers, the Extension service, and the landscape/gardening industry for decades. Many principles work well on … are parts of IPM. And lastly, using organic or other low-risk pesticides only when pest or disease levels are …
Cherry Laurel: Identify and Manage Problems
… which promotes dense outer foliage and bare inner branches, and also increases vulnerability to pests and … Leaves develop brown spots or holes Scattered leaf spots turning brown and brittle, resulting in leaf holes with no … ( Morella ) species yes yes Full sun to part shade Eastern arborvitae Thuja occidentalis ‘Filiformis’, ‘Holmstrup’, and …
Tips for Choosing Trees and Shrubs
… This southern magnolia's blossoms and glossy foliage make it a wonderful specimen plant. But … area. Updated: March 7, 2023 Select an appropriate tree or shrub for the site Overgrown dwarf Alberta spruce blocking …