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… can become a miniature wildlife refuge, attracting many different kinds of birds and wild animals.  To be a haven for … all of the elements in a suitable arrangement.  Below are ways to improve existing areas on your property such as … or permanently. Birds have evolved to adapt to different types of food sources.  Cornell Lab of Ornithology  is an …

… pesticide use and recommendations. Farms use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to solve pest problems while minimizing … are required to have a recertification training session during the last year of their current three-year … training provides applicators with new information on pest control, health and environmental safety, pest management …

… circulation around plants.   The “June drop” of excessive fruits (especially peaches) is a natural thinning phenomenon … pronounced where no hand thinning has occurred. Hand-thin fruits on plum, peach, apple, and pear trees, leaving space (the width of one fruit) between the remaining fruits. Disease and insect problems, environmental stress, …

… as greasiness. The environmental conditions in which the fruits are growing can also affect the incidence of … aware that seasonal variation can affect apple fruit and tree physiology, altering maturity stages and ripening rates. …

…  overwinter as adults on weeds, garden debris and under tree bark. BMSB uses sheltered cracks of buildings, rocks, … okra, pea, soybean, squash, plus most other vegetables and fruits. Signs/symptoms Stink bug feeding causes “cloudy spot” on tomato and pepper fruits Piercing and sucking create superficial spots (white …

… current as of date of publication.   Bring up invasive tree species in Maryland among landowners and other … be mentioned: Callery pear, that line sections of I-70; tree-of-heaven and its connection to spotted lanternfly, or princess tree and its showy springtime flowers. Perhaps the discussion …

… . Common diseases include Volutella blight and Macrophoma leaf spot . Be on the lookout for a new potential invasive … foliage encourages fungal diseases such as Macrophoma leaf spot and Volutella canker. Shearing stresses plants and … Miscellaneous As with all evergreens, some normal leaf drop occurs. The leaves remain functional for three years and …

… ground to burrow into the root-zones of plants to feed on tree roots for the next 17 years. We thought we were safe … eggs in a single branch before moving to another branch or tree. Female egg-laying activity is controlled by … into the soil to feed on grass roots and, eventually, tree roots for the next 17 years. Are They a Threat? Cicadas …

… An example of a yard with less lawn. Updated: June 24, 2024 Ways to reduce your lawn and plant an alternative Lawns are usually desired for … sports activities, and framing an entryway to a home or garden. In many cases, however, lawns go largely unused. …

… night temperatures in April will cause the first tomato fruits to become deformed or “catfaced”. Be prepared to cover … tent caterpillars  will begin to hatch and form tents in tree “crotches”, where tree branches fork. Luckily many predators and parasitoids …