Invasives

The wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer contributed to certain garden issues. Lilacs, fruit trees and flowers have suffered but will bounce back with the right remedies.

A Massachusetts forest specialist said that without fast and aggressive action, the beetle could have gradually spread across the state and even infiltrated Vermont or New Hampshire.

Charlie Nardozzi fields listeners' questions about their summer garden woes.

Currants and gooseberries are the alternate host for a disease that affects pine trees. If you plan to grow these landscape plants in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, check for restrictions first.

According to Curt Lindberg, chair of the Waitsfield Conservation Commission, the project spans a cumulative 260 worksites across the region.

Wild parsnip is flowering in many parts of Vermont, and now is the time to control it. The sap can cause burns on your skin, though, so learning how to safely remove it is essential.

Choose early summer flowering shrubs to add color and contrast to your yard.

Beech leaf disease was found in 43 towns last year, and scientists are searching beyond those borders to see if the disease is spreading farther.

Plan certain garden treatments now to help lessen the effects of Japanese beetles later.

Invasive species are plants, insects, or other organisms that were accidentally or intentionally introduced from other places. Brave Little State explores how much damage they can have on Vermont's environment.