There is a common native tree that helps wildlife survive winter by providing both food and shelter. That tree is the humble box elder, Acer negundo. Even though they are a type of maple, box elder ...

Spring can be an exciting time to start getting outside after a long, cold winter in North Dakota. And what better reason than if there is sweet maple syrup as an end result? While we don’t have lush ...

Boxelder bugs are insects that take up residence in boxelder trees, feeding on their seeds, leaves, and flowers. Despite being herbivores, boxelder bugs aren't destructive to trees or other plants.

Q I was cleaning out a flower bed around my maple tree and the leaves and weeds were just crawling with some kind of red bug, hundreds of them. What are they? Are they doing anything to my plants or ...