Branching Out - Summer 2025
… Maryland homeowners need to know the proper steps to take when hiring tree removal companies to clear damaged and … their yards that need to be trimmed or removed, yet they do not want the wood to go to waste. Is there any productive … in Maryland forest history. The answer is the Wye Oak: it was declared the Maryland tree on the 1941 date, and …
Starting a Home Fruit Garden
… Updated: August 27, 2024 By Jon Traunfeld Selecting fruits for Maryland Many different native and non-native fruits can be grown in Maryland. They are perennial plants that must be cared for year-round. Most tree fruits …
Spongy (Gypsy) Moths and Caterpillars on Trees
… in Massachusetts in 1869. Spongy moth is a serious pest of oak trees in Maryland, and is considered a major forest pest. … are carried by the wind from tree to tree. Spongy moths do not spin webs or make silken nests in trees, unlike tent … to control with pesticides than young caterpillars. When the caterpillars are finished feeding, they migrate out …
FAQs: Timber Management and Taxes
… March 24, 2021 Woodland owners have many questions when it comes to taxes related to timber harvests. Below are some of the … to crowding of the trees or other reasons. Thinning should remove poorer quality trees and open the forest canopy so …
Trees and Shrubs Failing to Flower
… February 28, 2023 There are several possibilities as to why trees and shrubs do not bloom. Factors include … water, winter-kill of flower buds, and late frost damage (a very common reason). Excessive lush growth results from … in failure to flower. Pruning is considered excessive when more than one-third of a plant is removed at a time. …
Damaged Tree Roots
… reducing growth. Root damage may take months or even years to progress and cause symptoms of decline or death depending … allows, to a temporary holding area then replanting them when construction or grading is completed. Keep plants … Causes Trees and Shrubs to Die? How Do You Decide When to Remove a Tree Still have a question? Contact us at Ask …
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) II - Scouting and Management
Invasive Tree Control
… or clone, the Bradford’s collapsing branch structure led to the introduction of more hybrids. Cross-pollination … removal: Do not allow seed development. When plant removal must be postponed, prevent spread by seed. … of seeds in landfills. DO NOT compost. (G) Girdle: Remove bark and cambium layer. Remove (or spray) any …
Always Verify Tree Service Contractor Credentials
… August 4, 2025 Maryland DNR Maryland homeowners need to know the proper steps to take when hiring tree removal companies to clear damaged and … Tree Experts (LTEs) should be hired to trim branches and remove damaged and downed trees – they are the only tree …
Mulching Trees and Shrubs
… a purpose beyond aesthetics? Mulch is a material applied to the surface of the soil around trees and shrubs. … layer. Leaves Leaves make excellent mulch, especially when shredded. They decompose quickly but improve soil … Weeds growing on top of the fabric can be difficult to remove. Hand pull weeds before they mature and produce seeds. …