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Drought Stress

This summer’s extreme heat and drought —unprecedented in some regions—is now manifesting with obvious effects on numerous trees, shrubs and plants in our neighborhoods and our personal gardens. Every plant

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Raking Leaves

Last week’s frosty temperatures and windy conditions certainly brought down a lot of leaves. If we leave them to overwinter on the lawn, fallen leaves can cause problems as they

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Ladybugs

If, like me, you live in a pale colored house with an sunny, south-western aspect, you will always know that cold weather is not far away when, on warm fall

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Clethra, Our Favorite Native Shrub

Among my favorite summer pleasures, golfing, bicycling or walking in the woods, is experiencing the heady, honey-peppery perfume of Clethra alnifolia, commonly and aptly known as sweet pepperbush or summersweet.

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Your Garden Needs Water!

Water is unquestionably the lifeblood of every tree, shrub and plant on earth, the indispensable element that enables plants to survive and grow. All plant tissues are comprised primarily of

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The Deadly Mulch Volcano

Most every garden and landscape utilizes mulch around plants, and rightfully so: mulch helps retain soil moisture, reduces weed germination, helps prevent water runoff/erosion, moderates soil temperature fluctuations, protects plants

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Apple Tree

Many homeowners enjoy the rewards of growing fruit-bearing trees, and the apple is one of the most popular fruit trees in New England. Properly managed, apple trees enhance the beauty

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Early Blooms Anticipate Springtime

Last weekend I participated (via Zoom) in the 5th annual Galanthus Gala—a two-day celebration of the widely-acknowledged harbinger of spring: the snowdrop. This event attracts hundreds of enthusiastic Galanthus devotees; last year’s in-person symposium

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