Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Poultry (HPAI)
… about the symptoms associated with deadly poultry diseases like HPAI. Being familiar with these signs enables … plays a crucial role in preventing the transmission of diseases. Be vigilant and watch out for the following …
Beginning Farmer Resource Guide for Frederick, Howard, & Montgomery Counties, Maryland (FS-2023-0691)
… Guide for Frederick, Howard, & Montgomery Counties, Maryland Compiled by: Kelly Nichols, Ag Agent, UME Montgomery County Table of Contents To get back to the top of the page click on the … and product sale regulations. How To Start A Farm (U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA) Beginning Farmer …
Mushrooms and Slime Molds in Lawns
… make the turfgrass more susceptible to stress, pests, and diseases. Puffball ( Calvatia gigantea ) mushroom in a lawn. … fully broken down. Mushrooms growing in a lawn close to a tree, or growing directly out of the trunk or surface roots, … that actively infect live trees (as pathogens). Have the tree evaluated by a certified arborist or licensed tree …
Tips for Submitting Photos to Ask Extension
… to something nearby, or a sidewalk was added near a tree in question. How long has the issue been going on? Did a …
Course Information
… Players Unit 2 - The Forest and the Trees covers basic tree physiology, tree identification, forest ecology, and the distribution of … the various types of forest cover. Lesson 7. Tree Identification Lesson 8. The Tree and How …
Diagnose Lawn Problems in Maryland
… of dark green turf. Dog urine - can resemble some diseases. May kill the crown tissue (the growing point of a … covered with red, orange, or yellow powdery material. Rust diseases - turf may appear yellow or reddish from a distance. …
Managing City and Suburban Yards and Gardens to Sustain Insect Communities (FS-2022-0633)
… A lack of natural predators can occur when an insect from another region is introduced or if native predator … butterflies (Smith & Davidson, 2014), will be able to use your plants for food. Many guides exist for native Maryland … residents without yards do to help? Those with access to a balcony or rooftop can plant native plants in pots or window …
Starting a New Lawn
Growing Figs in Maryland
… to Maryland landscapes. They can be pruned to a shrub or tree form, grown in containers or in-ground, are virtually … | NC State University (Video) How to air layer a fig tree | Cornell University Rooting Dormant Hardwood Fig … pest problems Pests Fig plants have few insect pests and diseases. Birds and squirrels may need to be excluded with …
February Gardening Tips and Tasks
… seed companies. Select cultivars with resistance to diseases that have been a problem in your garden. Trees & …