Dogwood Anthracnose
… wood. If the dieback reaches the main trunk the entire tree can be killed. To distinguish this disease from other …
April Gardening Tips and Tasks
… tent caterpillars will begin to hatch and form tents in tree “crotches”, where tree branches fork. Luckily many predators and parasitoids … based on the scale species. Utilize UMD Ask Extension for identification help. Viburnum leaf beetle is a serious pest …
Introduction to Scale Insects
… in their cover are dead Photo: Lorraine Graney, Bartlett Tree Experts, Bugwood.org Chemical If you do not wish to use …
Some changes in our neck of the woods
… column: Maryland is an envious and unique state for native tree and shrub species. Geographically, it is in the mid-latitude … first installment takes a look at the Maryland state tree, the white oak, and can be found here . Also inside this …
Invasives in Your Woodland: Norway Maple
… The Norway maple is a fast-growing deciduous tree that commonly grows to 40-50 feet in height, but may … that spin and flutter in the wind when falling from the tree. Norway maple leaves have deeper sinuses between the …
Black Chokeberry
… melanocarpa (Formerly Photinia melanocarpa) Deciduous shrub Rose Family Maryland Distribution: native throughout … Michael. 1998. Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, … Recommended Native Plants for Maryland Planting a Tree or Shrub Compiled by: Christa Carignan, Horticulturist & …
Organic Certification
… fertilizers for crop nutrients instead of manure and compost. Some areas of the U.S. produced vegetables more … Incorporation of crop residues Subsoiling Summer fallow Compost On-farm manure Off-farm manure Soil amendments Side … status, number of applications and reason for use. Compost. Producers who produce their own compost must follow …
Voles
… these areas to support voles. Do not pile mulch up against tree trunks or underneath shrubs. To protect tree trunks, place tree guards (18 inch high cylinders formed from hardware …
Yard and Landscape
… Indoor Plants Selection & care Identify & manage problems Invasive Species What are invasive species How to identify them What to do about them … & manage problems Weeds Identify & manage common weeds Invasive plants Lawn weeds Wildlife Attracting wildlife, how …
Smooth hydrangea
… About smooth hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens Deciduous shrub in the hydrangea family Maryland distribution: common … organic, acidic soil Garden uses: This multi-stemmed shrub has a loose habit in the wild. It can be a denser shrub … Recommended Native Plants for Maryland Planting a Tree or Shrub Sustainable Landscape Designs: Foundation …