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  • FAQs: Wildlife Management

    … 2022 Woodlands provide essential habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Below are some of the most common questions we receive about managing woodlands for wildlife. Also see the Wildlife Management section of our … assistance to help Maryland homeowners solve horticultural problems, including wildlife damage.  c)  Wildlife and …

  • Wildlife in the Home Landscape

    … Updated: February 22, 2023 Learn about attracting wildlife to your garden, identifying wildlife problems, and managing them in the home landscape. Attracting …

  • Home and Garden Sitemap

    … Herbs in Containers Harvesting and Preserving Herbs Herb Problems Tips on Cooking with Fresh Herbs Vegetables for the … of Vegetable Seeds Stunted Growth of Vegetable Seedlings Wildlife Cats Groundhogs Rabbits Raccoons Insects Insects: … Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland Lawn Problems Caused by Wildlife Moles Raccoons Skunks Voles Native Plants for the …

  • Forest Threats - Wildlife

    … Photo by George Timko, Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service Updated: June 2, 2021 Resources for information about common wildlife posing challenges to woodland owners in Maryland and … information on how to responsibly handle wildlife damage problems. Provided by Cornell University, Clemson University, …

  • Trees and Shrubs for the Home Garden

    … and care for them, and identify and manage the most common problems. Selecting trees and shrubs Planting Trees in Our … Caused by Nonliving Factors Tree Problems Caused by Wildlife Common shrub problems Azaleas and Rhododendrons: … Caused by Nonliving Factors Shrub Problems Caused by Wildlife Maryland Grows Blog - Trees and Shrubs Videos - …

  • Ornamental Cherry Trees: Identify and Manage Problems

    … trees for Maryland landscapes but are subject to problems associated with insect pests, diseases, and weather …  and  Malus  species are especially valuable to native wildlife; they support high numbers of native butterfly and … and disorders of ornamental cherry trees Gummosis Stress Wildlife Mechanical damage Gummosis Photo: Ellen Hartranft …

  • Common Soil Problems

    … February 17, 2023 Key points about soil issues Plant problems and poor growth (whether turfgrass, shrubs, … or flowers) may be caused, in part, by one or more soil problems. Soil compaction (dense soil that drains water very … and are subject to attack by soil pathogens, insects, and wildlife. Soil temperature affects turf weed germination and …

  • Lilac: Identify and Manage Problems

    … on how to maintain lilacs . Tips for diagnosing plant problems The majority of plant problems are not caused by a disease or an insect, especially … is half the summer or more. Autumn hips (fruits) have good wildlife value and blooms are attractive to pollinators. …

  • Stewardship Planning: Timber Harvesting FAQs

    … poor harvesting choices result in a woodland that loses wildlife and other forest values for generations. For … before any timber is cut.   Erosion and Sediment Control Problems The landowner has final responsibility for ensuring … harvesting "Isn't leaving my woodlands alone the best for wildlife and tree growth?" Not necessarily... Leaving your …

  • Fruit Plant Care

    … to prevent significant damage from pests, diseases, or wildlife. By promoting vigorous growth and keeping plants … or buds may die during dormancy. To discourage disease problems, water in the morning, and avoid wetting the … or human errors such as crowding or neglecting plants. Wildlife, like deer and squirrels, can injure bark or consume …