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  • Rabbits

    … are abundant in both rural and suburban areas. They tend to concentrate around shrubs, overgrown fence rows, or the edge of a field. They rarely are found in dense woodlands or in open … rabbits nibbling here and there is usually no problem, but when control is required, a fence around the garden is the …

  • Carpetweed

    … is moist makes the task easier.   Manage Weeds Without Chemicals Chemical Treatment in Lawns If you choose this … a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Organic Lawn Care Common Home Lawn Weeds Still have a question? Contact us at  …

  • Buttercup (Bulbous)

    … stems. Tall and creeping buttercup are also seen but less common. Reproduction By seed but corms can overwinter. … soil is moist makes the task easier.  Manage Weeds Without Chemicals Chemical treatment in lawns  If you choose this … a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Organic Lawn Care Common Home Lawn Weeds Still have a question? Contact us at  …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Lesser Celandine (Updated 2025)

    … many other now-invasive species, the plant was introduced to the United States as an ornamental plant in the late … means it is easiest to find in our area in early spring when its bright yellow flowers are most prevalent. Its active … can be removed through digging as long as care is taken to remove all the underground materials of roots and tubers, …

  • Chapter 1: Urban production systems

    … 1: Urban production systems In agricultural contexts, the word production is used as short-hand to refer to all the … and managing human resources (see the other chapters of this guidebook) This chapter will describe the types of … pests; trap cropping and intercropping; mulching to reduce weed pressure; tarping or using the stale seedbed technique …

  • Custom Work Charges in Maryland and Delaware

    … Cooperative Extension Acknowledgments: Revised fact sheet by Dale Johnson, 2002. Appreciation is extended to … Lewis, Dale Johnson, and Ben Beale for reviewing the fact sheet. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, …

  • Wavyleaf Basketgrass

    … by people and animals because they are sticky and adhere to shoes, clothing, tires, animal fur, and paws. Stay out of … Photos Growth habit Wavyleaf basketgrass growing on a forest floor Photo:   Geoffrey Mason, M-NCPPC, Bugwood.org … very limited root system and pulls out easily, especially when the soil is moist. Focus on removal in high-traffic …

  • The Woods in Your Backyard online course

    … of self-directed online learning. Click here for a preview of the course. Our Spring 2026 session will run … about what I have learned, have moved from reactive to proactive land care. Rather than having the grass mowed … provides alternative submission methods for each activity. When is the course offered? The Woods in Your Backyard online …

  • Energy 101: Geothermal

    … through piping to transfer heat from the ground or body of water to a structure’s interior. GSHPs can be reversed to … The table below displays general energy costs for Maryland. The table assumes efficient appliances (such as a … Oregon Institute of Technology: Geo-Heat Collection U.S. Department of Energy:  Geothermal Heat Pumps U.S. Department

  • Cucumber Beetles: Spotted or Striped on Vegetables

    … ladybugs on cucumbers Appearance Eggs: Clusters of yellow to orange oval-shaped eggs are laid on or just under coarse, … Prevention and early control are essential. In fall, remove garden debris (overwintering sites). In fall or … with  row cover. Spray with pyrethrum or neem products when seedlings emerge or transplants are planted. Plant ‘ …