Mike Raupp, “The Bug Guy” for the University of Maryland Extension, talks about an easy way to get rid of pesky bugs in your garden.
Learn more about plant pests.
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Featured Video: Mushrooms and Trees’ Symbiotic Relationship
David Clement, Ph.D. Extension Specialist, Plant Pathology, explains how fungi grow and feed on tree roots under the ground and sprout above ground as mushrooms.
Visit the Home & Garden Information Center website to learn more about Wood Rots and Decay of Trees and Shrubs.
Featured Video: Choosing and Caring for Flowering Houseplants
Thinking of giving a houseplant as a gift? Take a look at this quick rundown of some popular flowering choices available at your local nursery.
Featured Video: Orchid Care
Dave Clement details how to effectively care for your orchid houseplants.
- Read more about orchid care.
Dr. Dave Clement, Principal Agent, University of Maryland Extension, Home & Garden Information Center
Featured Video: How to Plant Garlic
Garlic is a cool-season crop. Now through November is a great time to plant your cloves of garlic. Take a look and see how easy it is to start a crop of garlic. Purchase certified, disease-free garlic bulbs from a reputable seed source. Never plant garlic from a grocery store. It may be a symptomless disease carrier.
Featured Video: Grow Your Best Basil: Easy Care for Basil Plants
Take a look at this great video we found from the UMD Institute of Applied Agriculture walking you through simple steps to get more and better basil.