Julia Bayly

Prepare gardens for planting season with tips from a horticulturist. Learn about soil testing, pH levels, and compost.

For the sake of the environment, wildlife and pets, consider these alternatives to rock salt to treat your icy walkways.

Despite their appearance, you don't need to worry about these arachnids poaching from your ice fishing rig.

For the sake of the environment, wildlife and pets, consider these alternatives to rock salt to treat your icy walkways.

Male spiders will turn up the volume during mating season by rubbing their legs while sitting in a pile of dry leaves to amplify the sound.

BY JULIA BAYLY Since gaining a foothold in the state a half century ago, Maine’s aquaculture industry has been on an upward trajectory. Based on economic

If you live near any freshwater or wetlands, there is a chance you'll end up having a turtle nesting on your property this spring.

Despite its spooky and somewhat threatening appearance when emerging from its host, horsehair worms are harmless to humans.

Don't worry — that shrieking sound you're hearing late at night probably isn't your neighbor screaming their head off.

While it may be hard to do, some plants need regular, aggressive pruning in order to produce the best fruits or vegetables possible.

From those that are a mere nuisance to those causing potential health issues, here are six pests to be on the lookout for.