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Houseplants Before bringing houseplants back into the house: Check plants for ants, earwigs, pillbugs, and other nuisance insects. Wash off insect pests or apply a labeled houseplant insecticide to control any plant pests such as aphids, scales, spider mites, and mealybugs. If the plants…
Read MoreLawn and Garden Tips for April
Wildlife Eastern box turtles and various species of snakes are coming out of hibernation and may visit your yard. Box turtles are becoming scarce throughout much of Maryland because of road mortality and habitat destruction. Observe turtles, but don’t collect…
Read MoreLawn and Garden Tips for February
Lawn Late February through the end of March is the second-best time (the optimum time is late August through mid-October) to overseed your lawn to make it thicker or to cover bare areas. The freezing and thawing of the soil…
Read MoreQ&A: How do I care for a cyclamen plant I received as a gift?
Q: I received a cyclamen plant at a holiday party. Can you please tell me how to take care of it? A: Cyclamen (Cylamen persicum) are popular houseplants for the winter holiday season. These plants originate from the Mediterranean region….
Read MoreFeatured 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. More info on houseplants
Read MoreMake More Plants From Cuttings: 5 Plants That Root Easily in Water
Q. Our association would like to have a plant sale in the spring. What are some houseplants we could propagate easily and quickly from cuttings in water? A. Several common houseplants can be propagated from stem cuttings placed in clean,…
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