Flowering Dogwood
… into May; insect-pollinated (bees, beetles, flies, butterflies) Fall color: red to purplish-red Sun: part sun to …
Lilac: Identify and Manage Problems
… Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) Photo: Miri Talabac, HGIC … of flower colors including lilac, purple, white, pink, and a reddish hue. Lilacs can become bare-bottomed or leggy … 8’ - 12’ tall by 6’-8’ wide. Space them at least 6’ apart. Plant them where they can be enjoyed during the brief …
Twig Girdlers and Twig Pruners on Trees
Forest Pests: Southern Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis)
Branching Out - Spring 2024
… an iconic species back to Appalachia. There's news about a tree planting grant program and about a record year for … deciduous trees in North America. Learn more >> Native Tree Coupon Program Open for Calvert County Residents Through … Zoning announces the reopening of its “Spread Your Leaves” tree coupon program to help residents expand forested areas …
Fruits for the Home Garden
… May 30, 2024 Learn how to select and care for small fruits and tree fruits, and prevent and or manage their problems in the … Raspberries and Blackberries Strawberries Strawberries Tree fruits Apples and Pears Apples and Pears Cherries …
Potato Leafhoppers on Nursery Trees
… of the neonicotinoid class of insecticides on pollinating insects such as honey bees and native bees may be a cause of … plants has fallen out of favor since it remains in a tree for 1 - 2 years and can be uptaken into blossoms. Altus …
Mites in Home Gardens
… mouthparts. Some mites feed on plants and are considered pests, while others are beneficial predators or detritivores … and consume algae, fungi, and bacteria. Plant damage from mite feeding ranges from mild to severe. Mites can be hard to … They help them sense their environment, similar to insect antennae. Adult twospotted spider mite, about 1/16 …
Social Wasps: Yellowjackets, Hornets, and Paper Wasps
… not leave the area. Vibrations near a nest, such as from a lawn mower or electric hedge clippers, can trigger a …
Branching Out Winter 2024 News and Notes
… from Allegany College’s Forestry Program participate in a tree planting at Dans Mountain State Park. Maryland DNR … of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz. “A massive tree planting effort like this one requires coordination … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …