Page 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 14, 2025 GARDENS | FROM PAGE 17 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! and white. They can continue blooming for many weeks in a sunny window. Abutilon is in the mallow family (Malvaceae), so it is more closely related to hibiscus and hollyhock than to maples (Acer spp.), which are in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is one of the native maples that can be found in many places around town. Its early spring flowers are one of the earliest blossoms, and the bright red fl ower buds stand out at this time of year when the landscape does not have a lot of color. Silver maple got its name from the silvery undersides of the foliage. They are known for their fall color, too, which is usually yellow on the upper surface. While they have a lower sugar content in their sap than sugar maple, they do American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. 855-GO-4-GLAS Frank Berardino MA License 31811 Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Drainage Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 produce a tasty sap. One of the most distinctive birdcalls come from redwinged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus). I have just started seeing and hearing them again this week in my neighborhood near Birch Pond. Last weekend was actually the fi rst time I have seen them foraging under the bird feeder in my front yard. The males are very showy: mostly black with bright red wing patches that remind many people of epaulettes, with the bottom edged with golden yellow. Females are much more camoufl aged: mostly brown with no epaulettes. When males chirp, they often puff themselves up as though it takes a lot of air in their lungs to make such a noise, or perhaps it is mostly to make themselves look more intimidating! Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472
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