Key to Common Problems of Dogwoods
Landscape Management Basics
… at a maximum depth of 3" and never against the trunk of a tree. Maintain even soil moisture. Prevent weed growth and … root zone can extend out 2 to 3 times the height of the tree, well beyond the dripline. Check the depth of soil …
Invasive Tree Control
… WW, G, C&P/S, C&G - see key below Empress or princess tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Highly valued in Asia, here its … It invades through its winged seeds (up to 20 million a tree) and persistent suckering from stump or roots. Requires … julibrissin) Native from Iran to Japan, the “silk tree” was introduced for its ferny foliage, pink summer …
Identifying Common Household Insect Pests
… home to help prevent the emergence of the beetles. Flying Ants (Reproductive Form) : small to large, brown to black, … kitchen, or other rooms in the home and outdoors. Identify ants. Seal entry from outdoors. Use bait stations to control … area, store books, and papers in sealed containers. Ants : small to large, brown to black, pinched waist, six …
Valuable Resources for "The Woods in Your Backyard"
… Maps Brush Piles Buy Seedlings from State Nurseries Chosen Tree Release Aerial Photos and Topographic Maps For Maryland … invasive plants of southern forests: a field guide for identification and control (Southern Research Station USDA … Alex X., Virginia Tech Pub. 426-702, 2009. Tree and Shrub Planting Guidelines . Appleton, B.L., and S. …
Japanese Beetles on Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers
… Park, MD. 1992. Rev. 2/2011, 5/2020 Related information Identification of Grubs in Lawns White Grub Management on …
Azaleas and Rhododendrons: Identify and Manage Problems
… flower (Rhododendron periclymenoides), a deciduous shrub, is one of several azaleas native to the Mid-Atlantic … Possible Causes Leaf Yellowing Towards the interior of the shrub Fall Coloration (normal) Leaf Yellowing Iron or … cause stunting and wilting, and may kill small shrubs and tree seedlings. The adult weevils are about 3/16 inch long, …
Rose: Identify and Manage Problems
… of modern roses: Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora, Floribunda, Shrub, and Miniature, among others. The American Rose Society …
Powdery Mildew Disease on Trees and Shrubs
Pruning Hydrangeas
… Panicle hydrangeas pruned to maintain a tree-like shape. Photo: M. Talabac, UME Updated: February 7, … to force regrowth or shortening tall stems can change the shrub’s size for that season. Tall varieties of panicle … uses pruning to give a shrub the appearance of a small tree. Rejuvenate old plants. Even healthy plants can …