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  • Weed Identification Photos in Maryland

    … Bindweed Privet Privet Bradford Pear Bradford Pear Burning Bush Burning Bush Butterfly Bush Butterfly Bush Chinese and … Bush Honeysuckles Greenbrier Greenbrier Japanese Honeysuckle Japanese Honeysuckle Japanese Barberry Japanese Barberry Japanese …

  • January Gardening Tips and Tasks

    … as needed. It is not necessary to wait until spring for this type of pruning.   Heavy snow and ice loads can … Order  fruit plants online in January and February for early spring planting. Strawberries, blackberries, and … to apples, pears, and peaches. Pests Be on the lookout for  spotted lanternfly egg masses  on the trunks of trees …

  • Oriental Bittersweet

    … family as Euonymus , a trait seen in the similar-looking fruits (berries). It blooms in late spring, and fruits ripen … stems can easily reach 60 or more feet if scaling a tall tree Blooms: inconspicuous small clusters of 5-petaled … on trunks can severely disfigure or strangle and kill the tree. Photo: David Clement, University of Maryland Extension …

  • June Gardening Tips and Tasks

    … we can support them in our gardens and landscapes. Look for local events and consider participating in the  National … . Trees & Shrubs Monitor newly-planted trees and shrubs for watering needs until they become established (for about 2 years), especially in the summer and fall. …

  • Greasiness in apples: Why it happens and how to prevent it

    … 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. …

  • Stink Bugs on Vegetables

    …  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 …

  • Branching Out Fall 2024 News and Notes

    … 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 …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Sawtooth Oak

    … 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 …

  • Lawn Alternatives

    … Even organic lawn care requires time and expense. Removing grass and reducing the size of your lawn may be desirable if … a variety of options to consider. What to plant instead of grass Groundcovers Groundcovers spread but do not grow tall, … , little blue stem  (Schizachyrium scoparium) , and yellow indiangrass  (Sorghastrum nutans)  are three great …

  • Periodical Cicadas: Brood X

    … 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 …