Maryland Grows
Category: Lawn & Garden
Unique Garden that Grows Plants, Families & Friendships
On morning runs through the neighborhood I began noticing a unique home garden. It encompassed a large part of the backyard and it seemed like a new bed or structure was always popping up. I wanted a closer look. I…
Read MoreHow to Pick and Keep the Perfect Pumpkin – Featured Video
Searching for a pumpkin for the Halloween season? Watch this video from NC State Extension about picking and storing pumpkins. Learn more about pumpkin and winter squash at the HGIC website.
Read MoreOctober Tips and Tasks
Fall coloration on white pines happens every fall but in some years it is more noticeable. The inner needles yellow and drop off. This can also occur on rhododendrons and other evergreen shrubs. This is normal for this time of year. Flower…
Read MoreWhy Are So Many Oak Trees Dying This Year?
This season the Home and Garden Information Center has received a tremendous number of questions on rapid browning and death of many of our oak trees in urban landscapes and forest situations. Even though it would be convenient to point…
Read MoreEastern Worm Snake – Featured Video
One of these small snakes found its way into my house and then parts of it found their way into my cat’s belly two nights ago, so I was inspired to share our short video profiling the eastern worm snake…
Read MoreWe help Maryland residents grow! Learn timely tips to manage your lawn, ornamental plants, and food gardens, with advice from University of Maryland experts and certified horticulturists.
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