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… lawn. Updated: February 23, 2024 Ways to reduce your lawn and plant an alternative Lawns are usually desired for … seldom require fertilizers, and have few pest or disease problems. Maryland native switchgrass  (Panicum virgatum) , … on Soil to Fill Raised Beds  for an edible garden. Plant a tree Your yard may have space for the addition of a tree or …

… Photo: Miri Talabac Updated: January 25, 2024 Outdoor yard and garden tips Sustainable Gardening Make a place for birds. … in your garden. Trees & Shrubs Examine the base of a shrub for signs of  vole  damage if you notice dead stems or … lanternfly  egg masses and remove them.  Indoor plant and insect tips Indoor plants Phalaenopsis (Moth orchid) Day …

… Photo: Mary Ann Hansen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org Updated: February 28, 2023 … wood.  If the dieback reaches the main trunk the entire tree can be killed. To distinguish this disease from other … but before leaf drop. Related information Key to Common Problems of Dogwood Growing Flowering Dogwood Trees … Dogwood …

… (nitrogen), P (phosphorus) expressed as P2O5 (phosphate), and K (potassium) expressed as K2O(potash). For example, a 5 … or polymer coating like sulfur-coated urea. Many turf, tree, and shrub fertilizers provide part or all of their nitrogen in a …

… Updated: February 6, 2024 It’s time to rethink our lawns and landscapes A lush green lawn is often expected as part of … doesn’t look quite green enough. What leads to common lawn problems? Are expectations of a lush green lawn realistic? If … taking the following approaches. Lawn won’t grow under a tree?  Plant groundcovers instead, or put a 2” layer of …

… native plant found in woodlands, fields, pastures, farms, and home landscapes. In natural areas, its berries provide … on its age and growing conditions. When growing in a tree, mature vines become thick and develop dark brown hairy … attached. In some cases, it also can grow as an upright shrub without support. Shrub forms typically develop when …

… Examples of the negative impact on pollinators, wildlife, and natural areas caused by invasive plants Many Marylanders … species that cannot live in the forest. The invasive alien tree  Callery (a.k.a. Bradford)  pear cuts the meadow/shrub phase down to less than 5 years, depriving our region …

… Wisely Fertilizers can be harmful to the environment and your yard if not used properly. When applied at the wrong time or over applied, fertilizers can create salt problems in the soil. They can also affect winter hardiness, … Pest Management) It is unrealistic to strive for an insect and disease-free landscape. Pesticides provide …

… ants often enter homes as the weather warms in the spring and cools in the fall. If this is the only time of year that … Firewood, stumps, trees. Carpenter ant activity in a tree is often a secondary issue and can be a sign that the … wood with pressure treated or borate treated wood. Trim shrub and tree limbs to prevent contact with the house. Caulk …

… long. They are brown, with yellow stripes on their abdomen and a light-colored face. They build fragile, tan paper nests … barns, outbuildings, hollow walls of houses, attics, and abandoned bee hives. Unprotected nests are covered with a … girdling is extensive. European hornets and damage to a tree trunk. Photo: University of Maryland Extension …