When adding a new tree to your backyard, there’s much to consider. How much space will it take up? How much shade will it cast? Is it deciduous or evergreen? Initially, how much maintenance will it ...

Sap drips from a tap into a bucket during maple sugaring season in Maine. Credit: Robert F. Bukaty / AP If you live in New England, maple syrup season is something many of us look forward to each year ...

Maple sap production, essential for syrup, varies based on factors like soil, sunlight, and temperature. Sustained cold weather, like the winter of 2024-25, benefits maple trees and their sap ...