Girdling Roots
… Girdling roots and plastic bag embedded in this tree trunk. Photo: Ria … on a Maple Tree Related information Planting a Tree or Shrub Excess Mulch Problems What Causes Trees and Shrubs to …
Excess Mulch Problems
… moderate soil temperatures, protect roots, reduce weeds, and help prevent trunk damage from lawnmowers and weed … to depths of five, six, or more inches causing plant problems. Plant problems caused by too much mulch Excessive … a depth of 3 inches. Example of a correctly mulched tree with root flare visible. Mulching Trees and Shrubs …
Less Common Fruits for a Home Garden
… fruit plants, including elderberry, pawpaw, serviceberry, and chokeberry, can provide fruit for people and wildlife and … berries should be cooked prior to consumption. This native shrub is exceptionally hardy, seldom frost-damaged, and easy … Asimina triloba ) is a 15 to 25-foot-tall native woodland tree with large leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Burgundy …
Cicadas in Maryland
… sp.). Photo: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Forestry , Bugwood.org Updated: July … vibrating membranes (tymbals) located on the sides of the insect beneath the wings. Appearance and life cycle of … where they burrow into the soil and feed on the sap of tree roots. Nymphs resemble wingless adults, have --tan-brown …
Herbicide Damage to Trees and Shrubs
… injury can include discolored or distorted leaves and can easily be confused with some weather-related injury or symptoms of improper care, as well as insect, mite, and disease problems. The amount of damage depends on the overall health …
Hydrangea: Identify and Manage Problems
… The fertile flower parts are much smaller, less showy, and do support pollinators. Pruning at the wrong time of year … stems, to keep growth under control and rejuvenate the shrub. This species tends to reliably display showy fall … of plant problems are not caused by a disease or an insect, especially if the plant has been in your landscape …
Serviceberry: An Early-Flowering Maryland Native Tree
… May 14, 2024 About Serviceberry Amelanchier spp. Deciduous tree or large shrub Maryland Distribution: Native habitat varies by species … common in Maryland’s three ecoregions: Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Its natural form is a multi-stemmed shrub …
Broken Branches and Lower Trunk Damage
… The death of one branch or scattered dieback throughout a tree or shrub may be the result of mechanical damage (damage caused … restricts a plant’s ability to transport water, nutrients, and food. Causes of Damage Lawn mowers, tractors, and string …
Common Soil Problems
… Bare soil prone to erosion Updated: February 17, 2023 Key points about soil issues Plant problems and poor growth (whether … are actually caused by low nutrient levels in the soil. Test your soil before fertilizing if you suspect low soil …
June Gardening Tips and Tasks
… film that can minimize flea beetle feeding. You can also control flea beetles with organic insecticides like neem … exhibiting symptoms of various leaf spot diseases such as septoria and early blight . Remove badly infected lower … eggs or nymphs are found in high numbers, the recommended control approach is to destroy the SLF physically. SLF is not …