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Exploring the impact of the Emerald Ash Borers in the Midwest, its devastation on ash trees, and efforts to prevent its spread and protect local forests.

Exploring the impact of the Emerald Ash Borers in the Midwest, its devastation on ash trees, and efforts to prevent its spread and protect local forests.

The invasive plant that crossed an ocean to terrorize my backyard is coming for yours.

The Addicted Gardener: All knotted up about Japanese knotweed Donna Lane, Columnist In the past couple of weeks, my travels have taken me up and down routes I-95, 1, 1A, 109 and many back roads, especially in Norwood, Westwood, Walpole, Medfield and Needham.  The red Japanese maples and the flowering trees – especially the native dogwoods that haven’t been affected by anthracnose – are spectacular this year. But not all is well this spring. I couldn’t help but notice the growing proliferation of Japanese knotweed. The knotweed stands out with its red stems and light green leaves. As ...