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The way to tell if a beech tree is infected is by looking for dark-colored stripes or curled ends to the leaves.

Ask the Gardener: Have hemlocks had their day in the Northeast? Carol Stocker - Globe Correspondent June 30, 2021 11:31 am What to do this week Move potted houseplants outside to a partly shady spot out of the wind for their summer vacations and group them for easier watering. Be sure to add drainage holes or gravel to the bottom of the containers so the roots don’t drown. Give new plantings, including trees and shrubs, an inch of water weekly, preferably in the early morning. Growing...