Here in Vermont, we’ve got a saying: healthy roots make sweet sap. It’s not just a poetic turn of phrase—it’s true, season after season. As a sugarmaker and lifelong tree lover, I’ve seen firsthand how the unseen world below the forest floor can make or break your sugarbush. One of the most dangerous—and preventable—threats to…
If you’ve ever stood under your sugar maple in early summer and noticed yellowing leaves, your heart might’ve dropped just a little. I get it—here in Vermont, our maples aren’t just trees; they’re storytellers, syrup-makers, shade-givers, and legacy-holders. That’s why I want to walk you through the signs of over-watering symptoms in maple trees, especially…
There’s something poetic about a Japanese maple swaying on a porch or nestled into a shaded garden nook. In a pot, its crimson fronds and intricate form feel both delicate and deeply rooted in meaning. But beneath that quiet beauty lies a truth every container gardener should know: potted Japanese maples demand extra care—especially when…
By Claire Holloway | Tree Care | Dragonfly Sugarworks There’s something magical about standing beneath a mature sugar maple in midsummer—the leaves whispering above, dapples of light painting the forest floor, the steady hum of life all around. But behind that beauty is a need many overlook: water. Whether you’re tapping your trees come March…