Brown vs. Yellow Holly Leaves: Identifying Winter Burn and Why You Must Wait to Transplant

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Severe winter burn on Nellie Stevens Holly leaves showing brittle brown edges and desiccation at a Maryland tree farm.

If you are looking at your Nellie Stevens or American Hollies this spring and seeing discolored leaves, you aren't alone. However, the color of that discoloration tells a very different story about your tree's health. In a previous post, we discussed Why Holly Leaves Turn Yellow in the Spring—a natural process of shedding old growth. … Continue reading Brown vs. Yellow Holly Leaves: Identifying Winter Burn and Why You Must Wait to Transplant

The Ecological Impact and Control of Bagworms: A Comprehensive Overview

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Bag worm damage on evergreen branches

Bagworms, scientifically known as Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, are an intriguing yet problematic group of insects. They belong to the family Psychidae and are notorious for their unique habit of constructing protective cases or "bags" from silk and plant material. While these insects have a fascinating life cycle, they can pose significant threats to a variety of … Continue reading The Ecological Impact and Control of Bagworms: A Comprehensive Overview

Evergreen Tree Low Maintenance Guide: Tips for Summer Care of Privacy Trees

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Drip irrigation is the perfection solution for watering evergreen trees.

Evergreen trees are a fantastic option for creating natural privacy screens in your yard. Not only do they provide year-round greenery, but they also contribute to a serene and functional outdoor living space. This summer, ensure your evergreen trees thrive by following our maintenance guide, which includes advanced watering options like smart garden watering devices. … Continue reading Evergreen Tree Low Maintenance Guide: Tips for Summer Care of Privacy Trees

Fall – A Time for Lawn Maintenance

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Lawn Maintenance Time for Turf

Late August through mid-October is our transition zone's ideal time for fall lawn maintenance. Wait until after a rain to core-aerate or verti-slice the cool season turf grass areas. This way, the soil is soft enough for the machine to penetrate 1/2″ to 1″ deep for the seed prep work. Soil-to-seed contact is the name … Continue reading Fall – A Time for Lawn Maintenance

Time to Water Your Living Fence!

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Little Boy Watering Plants

Consistently monitoring your watering is one of the most important things you can do for the success of your Living Fence.   

Bagworm Control

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Evergreen bagworms are detrimental to the trees

What are bagworms? Bagworms are insects belonging to the family Psychidae, known for their unique habit of constructing protective cases made of silk and bits of plant material. These cases, resembling tiny bags or cones, serve as both shelter and camouflage for the larvae as they feed and grow. Bagworms are notorious for their voracious … Continue reading Bagworm Control

Maryland Department of Agriculture Certification

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Recertification-class-in-2017

By practicing good environmental stewardship we can reduce fertilizer runoff into our creeks, rivers and Chesapeake Bay.