Selecting Indoor Plants
… of the foliage and the axils of leaves for signs of insects or disease. Plants should have health foliage, new … Bromeliad are colorful plants that usually grow tree trunks and branches in the jungles. They used to be hard … benjamina (weeping fig) and Ficus elastica (rubber tree) are the two most popular ones. Maranta has oval, …
Branching Out - Spring 2022
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: American Kestrel
… one piece of ground, in order to look for small rodents, insects, invertebrates, and other birds. Although they prefer … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …
Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies
… on the milkweed. You have to view the garden from the insects’ point of view rather than the humans’ point of … everywhere! I installed sections from a mature cherry tree to add some terracing to slow down runoff. I’ve planted …
Bay-Wise
… variety of species, like birds, butterflies and beneficial insects, which visit your yard. Protect the Waterfront …
Educational Resources and Publications
… Soils, Compost, and Fertilizer Plant Problems Outdoor Insects Vegetables Weeds Flowers Resources for Gardeners Native Plants Indoor Plants Indoor Insects Herbs Fruit Invasive Species Lawns Landscaping …
Baldfaced Hornet
… hornets are beneficial because they feed on many pest insects. Baldfaced hornet nest. Photo: David Stephens, …
Leaf Feeding Beetles on Flowers
Lighting for Indoor Plants
… depends on the amount of intercepted light by leaves. Indoor plants can be classified according to their … too little. When a plant gets too much direct light, the leaves become pale, turn brown, and die. Protect houseplants … be more compact, better branched, and have normal size leaves. Houseplants can fail after a healthy start because of …
Natural Area Management Services Providers Directory
… area management services include invasive plant control, tree planting, forest health improvement, wildlife habitat, … management services," include invasive plant control, tree planting, forest health improvement, wildlife habitat, …