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… available at a uniform rate over the entire season. Many tree and shrub fertilizers are a combination of slow-release … the soil. Broadcast the fertilizer on the area under the tree, beginning near the trunk to the drip line (ends of the … and don’t fertilize within 10 to 15 feet of waterways.  Tree dripline Liquid deep root feeding This is a popular …

… of caterpillars make a web (or tent) in a crotch where tree branches fork. They hide within the web at night to … (scientific name Malacosoma americanum ) are native insects to Maryland. They can be found all over the eastern … to differentiate them: Fall webworms build on the ends of tree branches, whereas Eastern tent caterpillars build in …

… Interns learning tree ID and necessary measurements. Updated: November 16, … The following does not constitute an endorsement of i-Tree by the University of Maryland Extension at the exclusion … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …

… shrubs that are typically used as foundation plantings and backdrops for planting beds, topiaries, and formal … Many species and cultivars are available. The most common pests of boxwood in Maryland are leafminers , psyllids … Fertilizing Miscellaneous Site Proper site selection and plant care are essential for maintaining the health of …

… groups, biology, and management on Introduction to Scale Insects . Inspect ailing plants and learn how to find scale insects using the information on Monitoring for Scale . … , especially star magnolia ( Magnolia stellata ), cucumber tree ( Magnolia acuminata ), lily magnolia ( Magnolia …

… that can impart important characteristics to the tree, improving the uniformity, economics and profitability … rootstocks by fusing, or “grafting,” the roots from one tree (rootstock) to the shoots, or “scion,” of another. The … planting density, tree cold-hardiness, resistance to insects, disease resistance (e.g., fire blight, crown and …

… laurel shrubs are commonly-used evergreens for hedges and foundation plantings. Photo: M. Talabac, UME Updated: … referred to as "skip laurel"). English laurel is another common name for the species. Creamy white, fragrant flower … 6-12 feet wide, but will vary with the cultivar . Check plant tags for approximate mature size. Dwarf cultivars like …

… materials. Find out if you can get old bricks, rocks, tree stumps, or containers from neighbors or another local … and fill in. Trees & Shrubs Avoid planting one type of tree or shrub (a monoculture) when planting a living screen . Diseases and insects are typically host-specific so you run the risk of …

… fruits can be grown in Maryland. They are perennial plants that must be cared for year-round. Most tree fruits … potential insect pest and disease problems. Select disease-resistant cultivars and dwarfing rootstocks  Apricot Prunus … onto rootstock that is hardier and more pest- or disease-resistant than the root system of the desired cultivar would …

… symptomatic trees. Sawdust-like frass at the base of the tree or on the bark of the lower trunk indicates the invasion … likely an accelerated version of what is commonly called “tree decline”. Symptoms of typical tree decline include loss of vigor, early fall color, and …