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… 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 …

… and reducing the size of your lawn may be desirable if you: Cannot grow turfgrass in certain locations because of a … to your landscape. Even small changes in private yards can make a difference for birds, insects, and other wildlife. … of your lawn. Here are a variety of options to consider. What to plant instead of grass Groundcovers Groundcovers …

… 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 …

… discussed below, can help us understand impacts and how to best manage them. Deer Nutritional Requirements Figure 1: … they grow high levels of biomass, provide high nutritional value, and are highly palatable (Colligan et al., 2011). … Beringer, J., Hansen, L. P., Heinen, R. A., & Giessman, N. F. (1994). Use of dogs to reduce damage …

… mulberry and native trees such as red mulberry, sassafras, basswood, and white poplar.  How can I control it? Due to the …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… and bloom in April-May. The blooms are followed by fruits that turn from red to blackish-purple. These tart fruits are edible and are the subject of University of … Maryland Less Common Fruits for a Home Garden Planting a Tree or Shrub Compiled by: Christa Carignan, Horticulturist & …