Plans
… directly and unexpectedly— such as road construction along a favorite commuter route. Others are more predictable and … only affect us temporarily — such as the publicity related to an upcoming movie release. You can take a different way to … mice and men often go awry.” Many situations, particularly when it comes to adverse weather, are beyond your control. …
Growing Peppers in a Home Garden
… Updated: July 22, 2024 Planting pepper facts Hardiness: Very tender warm-season perennial, … to 10 weeks before the average frost-free date (some types and cultivars require 12 weeks). Planting before soil … staggered rows in 2-ft. wide beds also works very well. Fertilizer needs: Medium requirement for nutrients, either …
Pesticide Profile: Horticultural Oil
… a greater risk of plant injury. Its primary function is to control soft-bodied insect or mite pests through direct … other animals - can be applied up to the day of harvest when used on edibles - can sometimes be mixed with other … Avoid use on blue- or gray-colored foliage as the oil will remove the leaf wax that creates these colors. (Examples …
Invasives in your Woodland: Porcelain-berry (updated 2025)
… between it and native species, more attention will be paid to its presence. To demonstrate this, compare the two … Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata , is a deciduous, climbing, woody vine also styled as “porcelain … flowers and fruits are held above the stem, even when the stem is drooping. See the photo gallery below. How …
Invasive Plants to Avoid Buying for your Yard and Garden in Maryland
… 1, 2024. Our information on this page regarding invasive plant classifications will be revised as new information … directly or indirectly harm human health. It is important to monitor for their presence, control them in residential yards, and exclude them when practical. How do you determine which species are …
How We Came to Have the 'Monocacy' Hop
… 2024 How We Came to Have the ‘Monocacy’ Hop Bryan Butler, Agriculture and Food Systems, Carroll County, University of Maryland … original Carrollton Manor, once owned by Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Edigers took …
Hydrangea: Identify and Manage Problems
… habitats". Most plant problems can be avoided by providing plants with what they need to thrive, not just survive. … moist, especially if the plant is in full sun. If plants recover at night and the soil isn’t dry, heat stress … pests will take advantage of damaged or declining plants or the damage may have occurred way before you noticed …
Invasives in Your Woodland: Japanese Stiltgrass
… May 3, 2022 By Andrew Kling This invasive plant goes by a number of aliases. Besides the most common name, Japanese … United States. What is it? Japanese stiltgrass is native to Japan, China, central Asia and India. Its first documented … and low-moisture environments with adequate light. When there are adequate amounts of nutrients, moisture, and …
Marestail: Identification and Management in Nursery and Landscape Settings
… fleabane, is a common winter or summer annual broadleaf weed found in nurseries, greenhouses, landscapes, roadways, … seed reproduction in two cycles, wind dissemination, lack of seed dormancy, and adaptability to both moist and dry … (1/2” in diameter9 which become progressively smaller up the stem(10)). The tall (4-6+ ft. stem) branches to flower in …
Caring for the Home Lawn
… Updated: August 20, 2025 Home lawns and the idea of what a home lawn should look like … Lawn Care Lawn Weeds Summary of Care for Maryland Home Lawns Perform a soil test every three years and before a … project. Lawn Maintenance Calendar for Maryland Home Lawns Late summer through early fall is the best time …