Elsinoë Leaf Spot of Dogwood
Seiridium and Botryosphaeria Canker of Leyland Cypress
… branches. Infection on multiple branches throughout the tree or on the main trunk can kill the entire tree. Flagging on branches of Leyland cypress due to … over fertilization. Fungicides are not effective for these diseases. Close-up of Seiridium canker Photo: C. Y. Warfield, …
Hydrangea: Identify and Manage Problems
… moist. Watering guidelines for trees and shrubs Hydrangea diseases Bacterial leaf spot Bacterial spot on oakleaf …
Conserve Water In Your Landscape
… Drought-stressed plants are more susceptible to pests and diseases. If severe drought occurs in Maryland, cities, … control of heat stress responses in two contrasting tree species. Tree Physiology, Volume 36, Issue 2, pp. 164-178. WaterSense …
Small Flock Production
… Am I aware of biosecurity practices and common poultry diseases? Do I have time to care for a poultry flock? By … new birds have been tested and are free from certain diseases. New birds present the greatest risk to biosecurity … grounds are, unfortunately, excellent areas for diseases to harbor because of the high traffic of people and …
Pruning Shrubs and Hedges in the Home Garden
… cuts to prune shrubs correctly Related information Pruning Tree and Shrub Basics Pruning Trees Pruning Tools Still have …
Garden Fertilizer Basics
… Fertilizers won't help plants injured by insect pests and diseases, or site, and weather problems unless soil nutrients … or polymer coating like sulfur-coated urea. Many turf, tree, and shrub fertilizers provide part or all of their … nutrients from minerals in soil and from lawn clippings, tree leaves, and compost. (You can reduce your lawn …
The Beach Plum
… however it tends to resemble a bush more often than a tree; it suckers freely from the roots and can produce dense … Oriental fruit moth, and apple leaf skeletonizer. Diseases Plum pockets or plum bladders can be serious pest of …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Poultry (HPAI)
… about the symptoms associated with deadly poultry diseases like HPAI. Being familiar with these signs enables … plays a crucial role in preventing the transmission of diseases. Be vigilant and watch out for the following …
Branching Out Newsletter
… new feature, Native Trees of Maryland , looks at the state tree: the white oak. Invasives in Your Woodlands looks at … Stewards workshop and field trip, and about using the i-Tree app to create woodland assessments. One of our regular … "Invasives in Your Woodlands" looks at the white mulberry tree. And don't forget the events calendar and the Brain …