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    … Updated: November 18, 2025 Climate-Resilient Gardening Climate Change and Gardening Sustainable Gardening: Solutions to Climate Change Climate-Resilient …

  • 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

    … February 15, 2024 Learn how to select the right trees and shrubs for your landscape, plant and care for them, and … Climate Tips for Choosing Trees and Shrubs The Right Tree for Your Lawn Plants for Mixed Privacy Screens … and caring for trees and shrubs Planting a Tree or Shrub Watering Trees and Shrubs Mulching Trees and Shrubs …

  • Ornamental Cherry Trees: Identify and Manage Problems

    … cherry tree Updated: March 30, 2023 About flowering cherry trees Ornamental flowering cherry trees belong to the rose ( … water sprouts and root suckers. Maryland native ornamental fruit trees Black cherry  (Prunus serotina)   Serviceberry  … - however, is prone to rust diseases .  American wild plum  (Prunus americana) C rabapple  (Malus coronaria)  - …

  • 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?

    … Dieback in crown of tree. Photo: Jason Sharman, Vitalitree, Bugwood.org Updated: … to remove it. Many factors such as the cost of tree work and even sometimes emotional ties to the tree can come into … be consulted when evaluating the health of a tree and for insect and disease management.  Questions to consider when …

  • Growing Apple and Pear Trees in a Home Garden

    … Updated: May 2, 2024 About apple and pear trees Apples and pears, collectively known as pome fruits , … for an improved characteristic. A strain may differ in fruit characteristics, growth characteristics, or both. For … scab , summer rots , sooty blotch and flyspeck , aphids , plum curculio , and codling moth . See the resources below …

  • IPM - Prevent, Identify, and Manage Plant Problems

    … locations and times are typically noted on your local county MG website.  Manage problems When to take action …

  • Cherry Laurel: Identify and Manage Problems

    … Visit Planting a Tree or Shrub for more details. Mulch should be laid no thicker than 2-3 inches in depth, and keep … in your landscape for less than two years. What causes trees and shrubs to die? The presence of an insect or disease … winds, low temperatures, and late frosts or freezes. When the soil surface freezes, moisture becomes unavailable …