May Gardening Tips and Tasks
… chemical control methods for invasive jumping worms. For identification help, send photos to Ask Extension . Diseases … spring weather, but is generally not a threat to long-term tree health. Rose Rosette , a disease of roses, is caused …
Yard and Landscape
Smooth hydrangea
… Native smooth hydrangea bloom. Photo: M. Talabac, University of Maryland Extension Updated: February 6, 2024 About smooth hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens Deciduous shrub in the hydrangea family …
Spicebush
… May 9, 2023 About spicebush Lindera benzoin Deciduous shrub Laurel family (Lauraceae) Maryland Distribution: … and early-season color. A multi-stemmed deciduous shrub, it combines well with ferns and woodland wildflowers … Recommended Native Plants for Maryland Planting a Tree or Shrub Sustainable Landscape Designs: Foundation …
Invasive Plants to Avoid Buying for your Yard and Garden in Maryland
… Trees in Maryland | MD Department of Natural Resources Tree ID Keys | Virginia Tech (PDF) Invasive Plants and … on invasive plant ID pages. Resources for native species identification include: Maryland Native Plant Society has an …
Removing Invasive Plants and Planting Natives in Maryland
… monitor the area and take action as needed. Proper plant identification is the first step to invasive plant control. … Grass Control Invasive Herbaceous Plant Control Invasive Shrub Control Invasive Vine and Groundcover Control Replace … ivy vine that is growing up the trunk of a large landscape tree. For better efficacy, it would be recommended to paint …
Wildlife in the Home Landscape
… Caused by Wildlife Vegetable Problems Caused by Wildlife Tree Problems Caused by Wildlife Shrub Problems Caused by Wildlife Flower Problems Caused by …
Meet our Stewards
… at Burtonsville Elementary School as a primer for the tree planting happening later that week. In his presentation, … vs. impervious surfaces. Following the workshop, the tree planting portion was led by Matthew Reise, a Green … and Master Gardener Coordinator, for helping with plant identification. Howard County Teresa Weathington Guzmán …
Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland
… information and cautions The first step is to identify the weed. That will help to determine the best herbicide for the job. See Weed Identification Photos The pesticide label is the law. … Common Name: Sulfentrazone Non-Selective, vegetation killer kills both grass and weeds Common Name: Glyphosate …
Managing City and Suburban Yards and Gardens to Sustain Insect Communities (FS-2022-0633)
… when an insect from another region is introduced or if native predator populations decrease due to pesticide use and … pests by eating plants or flowers in our gardens, but all native insects can be part of a healthy insect community. And … these areas as planting beds for herbaceous plants such as sedges, asters, or spring ephemerals which protects trunks …