by Caroline Hooks Boxwood leaves can drop for a number of reasons. This may be caused by boxwood blight, which is a fungal disease that was first discovered in 2011. Once boxwood blight is present in the landscape, it is very difficult to control. Hosts consist of plants in the Buxaceae family, including all boxwoods,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Landscape
The Effect of Weather on Trees and Landscape
by Joanne Mead Many factors cause Maryland weather to be quite changeable and unpredictable, with major extremes in both weekly weather patterns and year to year trends. Proximity to large bodies of water like the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay; the mountains in the western part of the state; and a location that… Read more »
Selecting Plants for Winter Appeal
by Tina Graver Putting your landscapes to sleep for the winter doesn’t mean they can’t still look good. See below for some ideas and suggestions on plants that have a ton of winter appeal! Evergreen This is the most popular choice for maintaining green all year round. From trees to shrubs, and from yellow,… Read more »
