Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: American Kestrel
… one piece of ground, in order to look for small rodents, insects, invertebrates, and other birds. Although they prefer … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …
Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies
… of the lawn with native plants to increase native habitat and beauty in the landscape. Updated: August 2, 2024 Growing … Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) Aster 'October Skies' Solidago 'Fireworks' … a Certified Master Naturalist intern in Frederick County." Plant list: "Black- and brown-eyed Susans, tall phlox, …
Leaf Feeding Beetles on Flowers
… Bugwood.org The Japanese beetle is a major pest of lawns and ornamental plants in Maryland. Adult beetles feed …
Educational Resources and Publications
… Categories Environment and Energy Native Plants & Trees Wildlife Forestry Urban Forestry & Green Infrastructure … Yard and Garden Trees Soils, Compost, and Fertilizer Plant Problems Outdoor Insects Vegetables Weeds Flowers Resources …
Lighting for Indoor Plants
What is the Maryland Native Plants Program?
… April 26, 2025 The Maryland House Bill 950 (the Maryland Native Plants Program) will bring education, awareness, and … to consumers and producers about the importance of native plants. To that end, a statewide advisory board has …
Natural Area Management Services Providers Directory
… area management services include invasive plant control, tree planting, forest health improvement, wildlife habitat, … management services," include invasive plant control, tree planting, forest health improvement, wildlife habitat, …
Growing Peppers in a Home Garden
… starter fertilizer for transplants; side-dress after first fruits set. Refer to Fertilizing Vegetables for details. … the growth habit may be compact, erect or prostrate. All fruits are green in color at first and ripen to a variety of … Weeding - Mulch with straw, dry grass clippings, or raked tree leaves from the fall (you can lay down sections of …
Landscape Management & Nursery Production
… in the horticulture trade. They are below-ground feeding insects that have become more difficult to control as … production of their host plants increases. This group of insects is frequently overlooked because they feed … over multiple years evaluating products to control these insects. The results have been published in a Journal of …
Collecting & Sowing Native Plant Seed
… UME Updated: November 11, 2025 Key points Collecting seed from native plants is beneficial for preserving local genetics (called … practice. Before collecting seed, consider: What species you would like to grow, and whether they are …