Garden Q&A: What to do about mosquitoes in the yard? By Miri Talabac July 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Mite feeding damage is called stippling, which is the fine flecking causing leaves to turn...
Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden By Associated Press July 23, 2025 at 1:43 p.m. Using native plants of all types can help prevent a plethora of environmental problems.
Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests By Associated Press July 19, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. Timing effective pest control is all about understanding how the weather affects insect life cycles.
How to celebrate Pride Month in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County By Benjamin Rothstein June 2, 2025 at 3:06 p.m. Pride Month is officially here, and with it comes a wide variety of activities to...
Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat By Associated Press June 1, 2025 at 9:31 a.m. The constraints of a small area can inspire more thoughtful — and impactful — design...
Chelsea Chop is the catchy new name for a classic gardening technique By Associated Press May 30, 2025 at 4:22 p.m. The method involves pruning certain perennials — those with clumping roots.
Garden Q&A: How do I combat asparagus beetles? By Miri Talabac May 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Make sure any plant debris is removed from the bed at the end of the...
Tradition and change intertwine to create beauty at a century-old arboretum By Associated Press May 27, 2025 at 2:44 p.m. A revitalization project includes a focus on biodiversity and native plantings.
Garden: Why do I have to keep replanting Cardinal Flower? By Miri Talabac May 22, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Ruderal species tend to be short-lived. In the wild, ruderals germinate from the seed bank...
Garden Q&A: What can I do with grubs in my vegetable bed? By Miri Talabac May 15, 2025 at 6:29 a.m. Several species of grubs in the scarab family (the group to which the familiar Japanese...
Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies By Associated Press May 14, 2025 at 3:03 p.m. Trees, weeds, grasses and even some favorite flowers are culprits.
Garden Q&A: What causes brown leaves on a hawthorn tree? By Miri Talabac May 8, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. Some leaf-mining insects make distinct patterns, like squiggles or serpentine shapes, while others make irregular...
Garden Q&A: What’s killing my pachysandra? By Miri Talabac May 1, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Infectious fungal spores have an easier time remaining viable and spreading in damp or humid...