All of Connecticut is drowning in maple seedlings! My understanding is that maples had a mast year on steroids, due to summer drought stress in 2022. Stress caused them to set abundant flower buds in 2022, which bloomed in 2023 and resulted in a ridiculous seed crop in the fall, leaving gardeners pulling our hair out. I find they don’t usually regrow if I behead them, but I’ve also spent plenty of time this spring painstakingly pulling them out of every nook and cranny. Argh!
Are you contending with this unprecedented crop in your state?!
Fine Gardening Recommended Products
Gilmore Rubber Hose Washer 10pk
- Live red rubber construction, 3/4in. washers
- Clip of 10
DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw
You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile.
- 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches
- 1-1/8-inch stroke length
- Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm
Dramm 17050 50′ ColorStorm 1/2″ Standard Soaker Hose
- Provides sufficient amounts of water to the garden without the hassle of hand watering
- Conveniently waters garden and beds
- 50 ft. by 1/2 inch diameter made from recycled material; lifetime guarantee
- Made in the USA
DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set
You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile.
- 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches
- 1-1/8-inch stroke length
- Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm
- DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece
Garrett Metal Detectors Trowel
This trowel has a narrow, 2-inch-wide stainless-steel blade that is unbendable and that includes an engraved depth gauge. The beveled edge at the tip stays sharp, and the comfortable, no-slip handle is a welcome bonus.
