Removing Invasive Plants and Planting Natives in Maryland
… monitor the area and take action as needed. Proper plant identification is the first step to invasive plant control. … Grass Control Invasive Herbaceous Plant Control Invasive Shrub Control Invasive Vine and Groundcover Control Replace … ivy vine that is growing up the trunk of a large landscape tree. For better efficacy, it would be recommended to paint …
Invasive Plants to Avoid Buying for your Yard and Garden in Maryland
… Trees in Maryland | MD Department of Natural Resources Tree ID Keys | Virginia Tech (PDF) Invasive Plants and … on invasive plant ID pages. Resources for native species identification include: Maryland Native Plant Society has an …
Wildlife in the Home Landscape
… Caused by Wildlife Vegetable Problems Caused by Wildlife Tree Problems Caused by Wildlife Shrub Problems Caused by Wildlife Flower Problems Caused by …
Outdoor Insects in the Home Landscape
Meet our Stewards
… at Burtonsville Elementary School as a primer for the tree planting happening later that week. In his presentation, … vs. impervious surfaces. Following the workshop, the tree planting portion was led by Matthew Reise, a Green … and Master Gardener Coordinator, for helping with plant identification. Howard County Teresa Weathington Guzmán …
Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland
… help to determine the best herbicide for the job. See Weed Identification Photos The pesticide label is the law. Read … MCPP (mecoprop) MCPA Dicamba-be careful when using around tree and shrub roots. Triclopyr Carfentrazone Sedges Yellow nutsedge …
Managing City and Suburban Yards and Gardens to Sustain Insect Communities (FS-2022-0633)
… as eggs, larvae, pupae, or even as adults, tucked away in tree holes and wood crevices! Insects need to survive the … overwinter: (a) Promethea moth cocoons on the ends of tree branches; (b) a pupa in a bark crevice; (c) wheel bug … of Maryland Extension, n.d.) in your area. Basic identification skills can help you decide when action is …
Invasives in Your Woodland: Japanese Privet
… Only later did the homeowner recognize that this large shrub was actually a Japanese privet, an Asian invasive …
Northern Bayberry
… pensylvanica (Formerly Myrica pensylvanica) Deciduous shrub Maryland Distribution: marshes, tidal areas, dunes, … and saline soil Garden Uses: This densely-branched native shrub grows naturally on sandy dunes, pine barrens, forest … for Maryland Deer Resistant Native Plants Planting a Tree or Shrub Compiled by: Christa Carignan, Horticulturist & …
Montgomery County Parks Weed Warriors Program Has Record-Breaking Year