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… 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 …

… Select from our stories below... Order Now for Spring Tree Planting Projects Traditionally, fall is the time when state tree nurseries begin taking orders of bareroot seedlings to … State Park in Centreville. The trail is designed to have fruits and nuts available for the public during various times …

… 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 …

… 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 in-ground garden and grow some of your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Many herbs are deer-resistant and can be … on Soil to Fill Raised Beds  for an edible garden. Plant a tree Your yard may have space for the addition of a tree or two – and the benefits of trees are numerous. …

… shown to significantly damage otherwise healthy ornamental plants.  Spraying pesticides, including home remedies, can do … (Lycorma delicatula)  is an invasive insect (planthopper)  native to eastern Asia. It was first detected in the United … , from your property. Tree-of-heaven looks very similar to native sumac and black walnut, so correct identification of …

… again. Indoor pests Several species of insects are waking up from their winter dormancy inside homes. The …

… mulberry leaves, colonial entrepreneurs imported both the tree and the insect, only to discover that silkworms don’t do well in this climate. The tree, however, does, and does so with such vigor that it is … mulberry ( Morus alba ) is a fast-growing and short-lived tree that can grow up to 50 feet high, with a narrow trunk of …