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… injury, mechanical damage, and lack of establishment due to poor site selection or transplanting practices. One or … may be predisposed to attack by pathogens or insects when they suffer stress just after planting, storm damage, or when they begin to decline in vigor. Attempts to remove the stress or diagnose the cause of the stress may …

… gardens, or native meadows nearby. Your customers may be planting native plants to attract beneficials to their own … hand. Neem pesticides are derived from seeds of the neem tree ( Melia azedarach –a relative of the mahogany tree). Neem pesticides containing azadirachtin (AZA) kill a …

… Updated: September 16, 2025 Six basic steps to start or plant a vegetable garden Lea esta página en … or perhaps use raised beds ? Start small and expand when you are ready. A good starter size is 50-75 square feet. … in (measures less than 400 ppm of lead). Turn under or remove the grass sod but do not dispose of it, as sod …

… Raised vegetable garden beds Updated: July 11, 2025 Key points All Maryland … contain moderate to very high levels of lead that may pose a serious health risk. The risk is primarily from … in soil with adequate phosphorous and organic matter and a 6.0-7.0 pH. The risk from plant uptake of lead is low; the …

… or very humid conditions , which cause plant parts to remain wet for extended periods. In all species of  … Prevention of Botrytis diseases can be very difficult when the weather conditions are overcast, cool and very … and prevention of extended periods of leaf wetness. Remove blighted plant parts from the garden. Space plants to …

… option at the beginning of an infestation and on young weeds. Hand pulling when the soil is moist makes the task … of flower or cut back or mow the flower stalks. Manage Weeds Without Chemicals Chemical treatment in lawns … from germinating, however, you will not be able to sow grass seed. Or spot treat actively growing weeds with a …

… this food source from predators. Ongoing ant activity on plants suggests scale may be present if aphids are not found. … scale cover Plant Diversity Landscapes with a variety of plants provide better habitats to support natural enemies.  … creating an ecosystem welcoming to birds,  predatory and parasitic insects reduces pest problems eliminating or …

… with running or trailing stems—can be both functional and decorative in any type of garden. For functional … outward from the stem. Water thoroughly after planting. Care and maintenance Watering: The amount and frequency of watering …

… June 2020 Winter Weather and Small Flocks: What You Need to Know As winter approaches, it is important to make sure … Credit: Maegan Perdue Photo 3. Hens lose their feathers when molting and so will need extra heat or protection. Photo … in order to provide oxygen for the birds as well as to remove carbon dioxide and moisture. Make sure that fresh air …

… dock foliage Reproduction Flowering stalks (right) grow up to 3 ft. tall and green, turning rusty brown, persisting … tap root can be difficult causing it to regrow. This is a viable option at the beginning of an infestation and on young weeds. Hand pulling when the soil is moist makes the task easier. Manage Weeds …