My arborvitae had some bent branches after the last couple of snowstorms. I brushed off most of the snow and the branches straightened out, but what can I do to stop this without damaging the branches? Some of my foundation plantings have boxwoods and a few of the branches got broken by snow ...

Wintertime brings some changes that can challenge even the healthiest indoor plants. The natural light levels in your home change, the indoor air will be drier, the temperature in your home may be lower but the temperature near your windows will be lower. These changes all affect the way your ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you decipher the different types of housing options available to seniors, and recommend some good resources for locating them? I need to find a place for my elderly mother and could use some help. Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, There’s a wide array of ...

I’m wondering if you can tell me about this growth that opened into seeds on my Susan Magnolia tree. I’m also wondering if the leaves look diseased (I took this picture in the fall). The strange-looking "growth" is a magnolia fruit. The red objects are the seeds. The pale leaf color with ...

If you’re expecting a baby and don’t feel ready, you are in good company! According to a 2020 survey by Repeller, 39% of parents said they didn’t feel ready to have kids before conceiving. The good news is that there are tons of resources to support you as you prepare — and you will ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you provide any tips to help seniors reduce their auto insurance premiums? I just got hit with a 15 percent increase on my car insurance and am looking for ways to save. — Fixed Income Frank Dear Frank, Unfortunately, auto insurance rates went up significantly over ...