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… of control techniques and tools that are specific to their biology. Replace invasive plants with competitive … in Maryland. Early detection and eradication are best when plants are smaller or more manageable. Taking any early … again by the invasive species you have worked so hard to remove. Here are some ideas and recommendations to consider: …

… Raspberry plants with landscape fabric used for weed control. Photo: J. Traunfeld, UME Updated: May 16, 2024 Proactive plant care can support a fruit tree or shrub through many years of … dormancy process (called hardening-off) and can lead to winter injury. (Strawberries are an exception as they are …

… Lake'). Photo: J. Traunfeld, UME Updated: May 15, 2024 Native fruit plants, including elderberry, pawpaw, serviceberry, and chokeberry, can provide fruit for people and wildlife and support pollinators. They are not …

… Pollen in Vegetables At times growers may be surprised to find a fairly large number (10-15 adults and 7-10 immatures/leaf) … species are normally poor hosts for the thrips, but not when covered in pine pollen. When the pollen was removed from …

… seed heads. See our three-part seed saving video series for seed collection and storage tips. Check with your local … insects use plant stems as habitat to survive the cold winter months. Only remove unhealthy plant stems to manage … this past summer on canes that overwintered. Fall-fruiting raspberries and blackberries can be mowed to the ground in …

… control efforts make it undesirable and a challenge to address. As with any invasive plant, eradication requires … .  They are very rare in Maryland and should be protected when found, but most if not all garden encounters with bamboo … your property from an outside colony, you won’t be able to remove it entirely without cooperation or permission from the …

… rots. These fungi cause the heartwood of the tree or shrub to decay. The outward symptoms of stem rots are basidiocarps … triangular, or shell-shaped perennial structures that grow a new layer each year as the rot progresses. Colors range … chemical and physical reactions. Infection usually occurs when the fungus gains entry through pruning wounds, frost …

… Panicle hydrangeas pruned to maintain a tree-like shape. Photo: M. Talabac,  UME … and most pruning is done for aesthetic reasons to: Remove dead growth. Hydrangea varieties vary in their cold … spring weather conditions may cause stem damage, such as when mild temperatures are followed by drastic or rapid …

… of a garden or lawn alternatives, you may need to smother and kill or remove an existing layer of turfgrass. Physical methods of … and manage weeds.   Soil testing  should be the first step when you convert a lawn for another garden purpose. This is …

… is something that most landowners only do once or twice in a lifetime. Whether or not the experience is a positive one … land owners with state-specific tips and resources related to timber harvesting. Read More about Maryland "Call Before … Common mistakes made by landowners Timing is important when considering a timber harvest. Landowners often choose to …