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  • Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: North American Porcupine

    … attack. North American Porcupine Basics   Porcupine in tree cavity, Allegany County MD, 2020. Photo by William … needles and inner bark of trees. They may even girdle a tree, causing long-lasting damage or even the death of the tree. In spring and summer, they shift to berries, seeds, …

  • 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 … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …

  • Branching Out Summer 2025 News and Notes

  • Branching Out - Fall 2024

    … American holly, Ilex opaca,  is  a real show stopper of a tree especially during the winter holidays. Among other … Notes In the News and Notes roundup for this issue: The tree nurseries in Maryland & Virginia are now taking orders … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …

  • Rose: Identify and Manage Problems

  • Branching Out Spring 2021 News and Notes

    … life cycle and other interesting features of these amazing insects. Go to our Woodland Wildlife Wednesday web page for … video runs approximately 90 minutes. Hire Only Licensed Tree Experts In response to a number of instances of … Service reminds Marylanders that only Maryland Licensed Tree Experts are permitted by law to trim branches and remove …

  • White Prunicola Scale

    … scale insect groups and biology on Introduction to Scale Insects . This is a common pest of cherry laurel that causes … laurel shrub? | Maryland Grows blog Introduction to Scale Insects Monitoring for Scale   Understanding Degree Days   References: Adapted from, Managing Insects and Mites on Woody Plants, authors:  Ph.D. John A. …

  • Phytotoxicity: Chemical Damage to Garden Plants

    … of rough, reddish-brown discoloration) on the skin of tree fruit s Examples of phytotoxicity injury Damage from … number, unlike spots caused by infections and sap-sucking insects. Diseased leaf spots in particular are also often … removal, boosting plant vigor, and encouraging beneficial insects. Additional resources Plants grown in a home …

  • Branching Out - Summer 2022

    … Our regular features include profiles of Maryland's tree bat species in the  Woodland Wildlife Spotlight , and … different species of bats, divided into "cave bats" and "tree bats." In this feature article, we'll look at the four species of tree bats that can be found in Maryland's woodlands. Learn …

  • Tips for Submitting Photos to Ask Extension

    … context for your question In the text area of the Ask Extension submission form, submit information beyond “what is … Send your questions and photos to us by using the  Ask Extension submission form. Content inspired by How to Take Photos for Your Extension Agent by Clemson Cooperative Extension. Photo …