Branching Out Spring 2022 News and Notes
… and/or maintaining riparian buffers, small woodlot tree harvesting, and much more. The online directory will … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinics and Demonstration Gardens
… the growing season. Get advice on pruning, vegetables, insects, lawns, trees and shrubs and lots more! Master …
Forest Threats
… below. Invasive trees and shrubs Invasive trees and shrubs Insects Insects Wildlife (including white-tailed deer and voles) …
Resources
… email Joy Rafey at jrafey@umd.edu Casey Trees Virtual Tree Classes … with CDs, including The Songs of Wild Birds, The Songs of Insects, Etc. Photo Guide: Common Snakes of Maryland , MdDNR … The Shrub Identification Book , George W.D. Symonds The Tree Identification Book , George W.D. Symonds Identifying …
Growing Strawberries in a Home Garden
… Weeds encourage high populations of plant bugs and other insects that can damage the fruit, promote disease … plants by mulching them with straw or mower-shredded tree leaves in late fall when night temperatures approach … that are self-pollinated, and pollinated by wind and insects are fully pollinated and produce the largest, …
Spots on Honeycrisp Apples: What are They and How to Differentiate Them?
… and internal conditions of fruit. They are not caused by insects, pests, or mechanical damage, but rather by … of physiological disorders that can develop both on the tree as well as during storage, but only some of them are … practices that contribute to increased fruit size and tree vigor should be taken with caution in Honeycrisp, due to …
Montgomery County Parks Weed Warriors Program Has Record-Breaking Year
… areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …
Landscape Designs with Native Plants
… least 70% native plants to help support native beneficial insects and birds. The designs can be implemented over time. … at 6-10' tall and wide. Space about 5' apart. F = small tree, maturing at 15-30' tall and wide. Space about 20' from … Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies Planting a Tree or Shrub Maryland Native Plant Guide: Piedmont Region | …
Commercial Poultry News-July 2021
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: American Beaver
… the water’s edge, engineering their efforts to cause the tree to fall into the water. From there, it gnaws off the … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …