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… Many problems can occur in your woodland. Many problems can occur … in Maryland can be found by topic below. Invasive trees and shrubs Invasive trees and shrubs Insects Insects Wildlife (including white-tailed …

… are expected in Maryland, in addition to stronger storms and flooding. Weather extremes put stress on our natural … morning to reduce leaf wetness that can lead to disease problems. Read our lawn watering tips for best practices. In … control of heat stress responses in two contrasting tree species. Tree Physiology, Volume 36, Issue 2, pp. …

… |  April 2025 Eastern Cottontail Rabbits in Gardens and Home Landscapes By Mariah Dean Figure 1: Side profile … can stand on the snow and chew bark a little higher up the tree, so damage may be about three feet high plus however … r-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/insects-pests-and-problems/animals/rabbits). Figure 8: Typical rabbit damage on …

… are abnormal swellings of plant tissue, usually on leaves and stems. They may be caused by insects, mites, bacteria, fungi, or nematodes. Most insect and mite galls are caused by chemicals produced by the … unhealthy, search for additional causes such as cultural problems or diseases. Management To prevent completion of the …

… grown in containers or in-ground, are virtually pest-free, and can produce abundant crops when the proper cultivars are selected. The common fig varieties grown in Maryland gardens are all … Space plants at least 10 feet apart in each direction. Plant size can be controlled through pruning. Cut back the …

… with running or trailing stems—can be both functional and decorative in any type of garden. For functional … enough to climb trees and shade the canopy, leading to tree decline. In some cases, twining stems will "strangle" a … the chances of plant stress and subsequent plant health problems. Test your soil and amend it, if necessary. Mixing 3 …

… they make, along with what is sprayed onto their leaves, down to their root system as they prepare to go dormant for … may damage trees and shrubs when the active ingredient is taken up by roots growing in the treated lawn. Herbicides, … MCPP  (mecoprop) MCPA Dicamba-be careful when using around tree and shrub roots. Triclopyr Carfentrazone Sedges Yellow …

… spots on my plant leaves? Why are my zucchini dying? And so many more questions. Charles County Master Gardeners … advice on all your gardening challenges---plant problems, bug problems, soil problems and much more.  Is … to develop a management strategy.  If it’s a beneficial insect or plant, Master Gardener volunteers will help you …

… Species Mix Plant spacing Weed removal Starting plant size Erosion control Species Mix Use a mixture of species. … specimens will need more space to accommodate their mature size, and aggressive spread can be kept in balance by mixing … and they will take longer to establish. Instead, sow seed into containers in order to more easily spot weeds. …