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  • FAQs on Septic Systems

    … FAQs on Septic Systems Where can I locate information to determine what type of septic installation is on my  … request those records by conducting them. Click  here  for a list of County offices in Maryland. I know where my septic … and FOG (fats, oils and grease) accumulate in the tank. When septic tanks are not pumped on a proper schedule, the …

  • Round Two: Multi-Colored Asian Ladybeetle (MALB) Management For Grape Growers

    … throughout. Many of the MALB will come from local soybean fields after they start senescing, defoliating from … they are full season or if they were planted under double crop production following small grain harvest. There have … to date. Here are some good web sites to check for pictures and fact sheets for more detailed information …

  • A New Way to Fight Lyme Disease: Prescribed Fire

    … to understand the links between ticks and fires. When Europeans arrived in North America, eastern forests … spacious, airy landscapes filled with widely spaced pine, oak and chestnut trees. Frequent low-intensity fires set by lightning and indigenous peoples burned off fallen leaves, debris and underbrush. Want to learn more about fire …

  • Follow the Progress

    … the hightunnel, and checked our trees for any budding or signs of frost damage. The hops and the vineyard have … this month, bringing us plenty of cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, and peppers. We ended up having so much produce … was done on the Master Gardener plot that day, and the fruit was taken off the apple trees to encourage more growth. …

  • Housing Requirements

    … ft./Bird Inside Sq. ft/Bird Outside Run Bantam Chickens 1 4 Laying Hens 1.5 8 Large Chickens 2 10 Quail 1 4 Pheasant 5 25 Ducks 3 15 Geese 6 18   Rearing Poultry …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Japanese Privet

    … full extent, based on its continued use in landscaping.   What is it? Japanese privet ( Ligustrum japonicum ) was … outlets to prominently display the plant’s status. How does it spread? The plant spreads mainly through the … be effective, although the spray should contain a mix of glyphosate and triclopyr, as the mixture is more effective …

  • Diagnose Lawn Problems in Maryland

    … color of turf.   Cool-season turf cultivars will recover when rain or irrigation increases soil moisture   Rings or … the spots will promote recovery. Spot reseeding may have to be done.   Banded streaks or irregular patterns. … after rain.   Wash off sooty material with a  hose or  remove material by mowing.   Leaf/Blade spots Brown patch …

  • Invasives in Your Woodland: Wineberry

    … . Subscribe to  Branching Out   here . Read more Invasives in Your Woodland articles  here . This article contains … wineberry, and despite its tastiness, it is non-native and invasive. This Asian native was imported to the United States … edges, where its vigorous growth can crowd out native species. It prefers open areas with abundant sunlight, but …

  • Algae - Lawns

    … March 1, 2023 In poorly drained or compacted areas, a black or greenish crust may form on bare soil in areas of … soils or shaded areas. Algae may have a slimy appearance when the soil is wet. It becomes crusty as the soil dries. To control algae growth, eliminate or reduce the conditions …

  • Powdery Mildew - Lawns

    … N Gregory, UDEL Updated: March 1, 2023 Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease of blue and fescue grasses grown in … The initial symptoms begin as small patches of white to gray dusty growth on the leaves and sheaths of shade grown … Management Select shade tolerant grass cultivars when establishing turf. Improve sunlight and air circulation …