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    … Case Studies Improve Soil Health for a Climate-Resilient Garden Composting and Climate Change Conserving Water in Your … Self-Watering Containers Food Gardening Fruits for the Home Garden  Selecting Fruits for A Home Garden Starting a … Potato Beetle - Vegetables Corn Earworm - Vegetables Cucumber Beetles: Spotted or Striped - Vegetables Cutworms - …

  • What Causes Trees and Shrubs to Die?

    … Abiotic factors that contribute to the decline of trees and shrubs A plant problem that is  NOT  caused by a disease … or insect organism is called an "abiotic" injury.   Tree and shrub problems, to a large degree, are not due to diseases or …

  • Trees and Shrubs for the Home Garden

    … the right trees and shrubs for your landscape, plant and care for them, and identify and manage the most common … Tips for Choosing Trees and Shrubs The Right Tree for Your Lawn Plants for Mixed Privacy Screens Purchasing Trees and …

  • Ornamental Cherry Trees: Identify and Manage Problems

    … Blooming ornamental cherry tree Updated: March 30, 2023 About flowering cherry trees … landscapes but are subject to problems associated with insect pests, diseases, and weather extremes. Their lifespan ranges from 20-25 years …

  • Planting a Tree or Shrub

    … Planting a tree. Photo: D. Clement, UME Updated: February 26, 2024 About … trees or shrubs in the home landscape Check the soil pH and nutrient levels by testing the soil before planting. … trees and shrubs Begin by choosing the appropriate tree or shrub for the amount of sunlight the site will receive. Also, …

  • Planting Trees In Our Changing Climate

    … 2, 2024 Key points Planting trees, mostly native ones, and taking good care of them are key actions individual … many Maryland county governments and organizations offer tree rebate programs.  The benefits of trees in our changing … programs and rebates. Refer to our Planting a Tree or Shrub page for information on preparing your soil and how to …

  • How Do You Decide When to Remove a Tree?

    … is certified by the State of Maryland. Also, many tree care companies hire certified arborists. This is a highly regarded credential in the tree care industry.  Certified arborists  are individuals who have … developed by some of the nation’s leading experts on tree care. The certification program is administered by the …

  • IPM - Prevent, Identify, and Manage Plant Problems

    … towards warmer conditions, extreme weather events, and variable, changing seasons, take proper measures to … of sun, soil conditions, drainage), research disease and insect resistant cultivars, properly plant and take care of … reduces plant problems. A common mistake is planting one tree species when creating a natural barrier or screen. Learn …

  • Cherry Laurel: Identify and Manage Problems

    Cherry laurel shrubs are commonly-used evergreens for hedges … well-drained soil with higher organic content. Tolerant of a range of soil acidity (pH). Best grown in full sun, but … wood around the soil line Meadow Vole Leaf tips or edges browning Leaves turn brown and brittle but don’t fall off …

  • Tips for Choosing Trees and Shrubs

    … This southern magnolia's blossoms and glossy foliage make it a wonderful specimen plant. But … area. Updated: March 7, 2023 Select an appropriate tree or shrub for the site Overgrown dwarf Alberta spruce blocking …