Japanese Maple Scale Woody Ornamental Host Plants (EB-1)
… Cultivar/Hybrid Common Name FAMILY: Cistaceae Citrus laurifolius laurel rock rose FAMILY: Cornaceae …
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
… all of Maryland. Its natural habitat ranges from bogs and swamps to dunes to rocky outcroppings. It is very … for Coral Hairstreak butterflies and the Large Lace-border Moth . Some songbirds and small mammals feed on the berries. … Michael. 1998. Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, …
Organic Certification
… and chemicals to control insects, diseases, and weeds. In 1928, Sodium Nitrate was the first synthetic nitrogen commercially produced in the United States. Chemically synthesized pesticides such … pesticides. Due to the recent population increase in the United States and around the world, many scholars …
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 …
May Gardening Tips and Tasks
… False blue indigo (Baptisia australis) begins to bloom in May. Updated: May 1, 2024 Outdoor yard and garden tips … of store-bought foods. Planting vegetables in containers is one way to get started. Learn how to manage pests … Bumble Bee Watch . Mining bee adults are becoming active. This group of bees are important solitary pollinators …
Yard and Landscape
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 …
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 …