I noticed a lot of small twigs with leaves on them under my oak tree and became concerned about the oak. It is a large, ...

During a particularly hot afternoon in June, my staff and I were walking a shaded trail at Garden in the Woods in Framingham ...

Have you ever paused beneath a towering oak or maple and wondered if that rough, gnarled bark is hiding secrets? What if I ...

This oak was planted a few years ago. Initially it was diagnosed with sun scald. Despite measures to try to help it, it just ...

This oak tree is suffering from a terrible case of sun scald and needs to be replaced. (Contributed Photo) Of the dozen types of hollies, Carissas seem to develop problems more often than most.

DEAR NEIL: The leaves on my Diamond Spire gardenias are turning bright yellow before they turn brown and drop off. Another one 6 ft. away is doing just fine. Both are in full sun in clay pots.

Q: The leaves on my Diamond Spire gardenias are turning bright yellow before they turn brown and drop off. Another one 6 feet away is doing just fine. Both are in full sun in clay pots. Thanks for any ...

A live oak losing chunks of bark calls for certified arborist’s inspection. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram This story was originally published June 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM.