Vice chair of the Tree Committee Richard Frenkel knows that when it comes to diagnosing trees, the work is no laughing matter. The town, which has been coordinating with local arborists and the ...

Does your pin oak look like it’s breaking out in little bumps Those odd, round growths are called twig galls, and they’re ...

As the weather warms up, think about adding these Shade Trees that can not only handle high temperatures, but cool down your ...

Aspen trees are vulnerable to infection from a number of sources. Common problems include fungal diseases like Cytospora, leaf spots, and other cankers that can cause trunk rot. Insects that ...

Plant selection is a key part of attracting hummingbirds and pollinators to your yard. Consider this sweet-smelling flowering ...

Using water carefully will help to keep your utility costs down and, while gardens and lawns do require water, it is often ...

Double check your hiking boots, camping gear for invasive species. Officials remind residents to watch for unwanted pests.

There are several ways to protect your trees from southwest injury. Painting the exposed trunk with white latex paint diluted ...

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Why are the big bees hanging around the building and causing holes in the wood? When does the insecticide spray for dogwood ...

Basil is especially susceptible to frost and often cannot recover from a light freeze. Plants with cold damage will have ...

The debate in the Legislature follows an ethics complaint against Maine Supreme Court Justice Catherine Connors that has yet to be resolved. The Legislature’s judiciary committee defied a ...