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… 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 …

… the mulch causing decay and a possible entry point for diseases and insects. Pull back the mulch about 3 inches so … a depth of 3 inches.  Example of a correctly mulched tree with root flare visible.   Mulching Trees and Shrubs …

… and support pollinators. They are not pest-free and, like all other garden and landscape plants, must be given the … and Asian persimmon are some less common non-native fruits that can grow well in Maryland. Maryland native fruits … the plants with insect netting or tight-mesh bird netting that won’t entangle birds. Additional resources Elderberry | …

… where they burrow into the soil and feed on the sap of tree roots. Nymphs resemble wingless adults, have --tan-brown … crawl out of dime-sized holes. Then they will climb onto tree trunks, posts, and other upright structures. After a … Resources - Forestry, Bugwood.org Egg laying damage to a tree twig. Photo: Jim Baker, North Carolina State University, …

… caused by 2,4-D herbicide. Photo: Theodor D. Leininger, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Updated: June 6, 2023 … witches-brooming. Trifluralin (preemergent herbicide for planting beds) - Roots may be swollen or club-shaped, roots …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… the backyard). These materials provide winter shelter for butterflies, fireflies, moths, and other 'good' insects that …

… insects, and wildlife. Soil temperature affects turf weed germination and weed management. Mowing high and removing small weed infestations by hand are recommended for sustainable …