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… before it is. One of our regular features, the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight," looks at the timber rattlesnake, and … adjacent to southern Maryland. Learn more >> Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Timber Rattlesnake Maryland is home to 27 … with oaks, their benefits to our ecosystems, and the problems facing regeneration of oak trees in our forests.  …

… Updated: January 25, 2024 By Jon Traunfeld Selecting fruits for Maryland Many different native and non-native fruits can … plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries ( Prunus). Fruit trees within each group have similar growth habits and care … disease-resistant cultivars and dwarfing rootstocks  Apricot Prunus armeniaca Asia Inconsistent fruiting due to …

… about how to test soil drainage before planting . Support wildlife and your local ecosystem by planting a Maryland … root Washing soil off of the root ball can reveal root problems before planting. Here several main roots are … pieces when bounced up and down in your hand). Rootball problems with B&B and container-grown plants In many cases, …

… cover is a deterrent to predators. If you have serious problems with hawks and owls, consider covering the chicken … can create more problems, because they can interact with wildlife and transmit potential disease-causing agents to … Ask for assistance from local authorities responsible for wildlife for suggestions. Wing Clipping Sometimes this is …

… Updated: August 17, 2023 Key point Organic lawn care is desired by people who want a more … basic lawn care maintenance practices like fertilizing and overseeding.  Research shows that a very low-maintenance … the soil before planting a new lawn or when doing a lawn renovation project by mixing compost into the top 4-6 inches …

… Updated: May 19, 2022 Learn the steps to a healthy lawn in Maryland. Understand the challenges Maryland's … Home Lawn Fertilizing the Lawn in the Home Landscape Lawn Renovation and Overseeding Lawn Maintenance Calendar for Maryland Home Lawns …

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… plants with good foliage cover. Control insect and disease problems before they begin to defoliate plants. Sunscald on … pepper Related information Vegetable Diseases Vegetable Problems Caused by Insects Vegetable Problems Caused by Wildlife … Sunscald of Vegetables …

… of the stone fruits are susceptible to brown rot disease. Apricot, sweet cherry, and peach are very susceptible; tart … Bellaire Large fruit with excellent color and firmness. Trees are vigorous and spreading. Resistant to bacterial leaf … dark-blue freestone. Greenish-yellow flesh. Good for fresh eating, drying, and canning. Ripens mid-August. …

… Novacleein’) - 3-4’ x  3-4’  ‘Hummingbird’ - 2’-4’ x 3-5’  Wildlife: Summersweet is highly valuable to native wildlife. The flowers provide food for native bees, … Pepperbush Nola Moth . This plant has few pest or disease problems and it is deer-resistant . Native summersweet (sweet …