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… two categories: solitary or social. Very few are social; the majority are solitary. Maryland’s social wasps include … wasps differ from solitary wasps by living in a community of a single nest housing dozens or thousands of members. The … This material forms the brood cells (the honeycomb-shaped structure the larvae live in) and the nest envelope …

… pest and look into more sustainable pest control options. For sustainable management options and identification help, … and watermelon causes the bottom (blossom) end of the fruit to become brown and rotted. Promptly remove affected … them in a 1:10 bleach to water solution to kill brown rot fungal spores, rinse well, and allow them to ripen in the …

… Panicle hydrangeas pruned to maintain a tree-like shape. Photo: M. Talabac,  UME Updated: February 7, … to force regrowth or shortening tall stems can change the shrub’s size for that season. Tall varieties of panicle … uses pruning to give a shrub the appearance of a small tree. Rejuvenate old plants. Even healthy plants can …

… seed heads. See our three-part  seed saving video series  for seed collection and storage tips. Check with your  local … for plant moisture to escape.    Brown patch  is a common fungal disease of tall fescue lawns that creates thin, brown … contact multiple companies so you can compare prices and treatment plans. Most companies provide free estimates, at …

… Grass Control Invasive Herbaceous Plant Control Invasive Shrub Control Invasive Tree Control Invasive Vine and Groundcover Control (PDF)  …

… 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 …

… beaver in the  Woodland Wildlife Spotlight , and Princess Tree in  Invasives in Your Woodland,  as well as our events … can get $25.00 from the State of Maryland when you buy a tree for your property? As part of a campaign to plant native … grasses from trail areas. Volunteers will be trained in identification and tools can be provided. For more …

… Raspberry plants with landscape fabric used for weed control. Photo: J. Traunfeld, UME Updated: May 16, … Examples include fly speck and sooty blotch, late-season fungal diseases of apple. For the management of diseases and … frequently as new growth emerges or as weather dilutes the treatment.  Homemade deer repellents may be easier to try but …

… feature, "Native Trees of Maryland," looks at the state tree: the white oak.  "Invasives in Your Woodlands" looks at … Educator The white oak is, without a doubt, a remarkable tree species. The tree is truly an impressive specimen where … and raspberries. This issue’s spotlight falls on a shrub in the rose family that writers describe as very edible …