Maryland weather can be quite changeable and unpredictable due to a number of factors. 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 exposes us to wind and cold from the north, moisture heavy systems coming up… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tree Care
Early Bud Break and Its Effect on Trees
by Mead Tree & Turf Care With the recent unusual fluctuations in temperature we’ve experienced in the Mid-Atlantic region during the past winter, many trees are at risk for early bud break (EBB). This is an issue because it cuts short the dormancy/resting period of your trees. EBB confuses trees drastically. When the temperatures rise… Read more »
Can’t Stand The Heat? The Effect of Heat Stress on Plants
Most plants growing in Maryland rely on transpiration, or water loss due to evaporation, in order to stay cool. This is why keeping your plants watered in the high heat is so important. However, heat stress and dehydration are not the same thing. This is as true for humans as it is for plants. In… Read more »
