Japanese maples are one of the most striking small trees for the landscape. They come in many different varieties, some growing 15 to 20 feet high at maturity and a width of 10 to 15 feet. Some grow ...

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...

Japanese maples are pretty and mostly hardy trees within their growing zone. Like most trees, however, they still need ...

Spring is just around the corner and landscapes with azaleas, camellias, dogwoods and redbuds look simply incredible. But as magnificent as these landscapes are, they are not complete without the ...

Japanese maples are truly trees for all seasons. In winter, their bare branches provide a sculptural, elegant silhouette. The emerging leaves of spring — with their bright colors and intricate ...

Trees add to the garden landscape in various ways. Often, very large trees will dominate the scene, and bring stability and grandeur to the scene, and shade a large area. In time, they can be ...

Japanese maples are at the top of my list of favorite trees. There is such diversity in growth habit, foliage color, leaf-type, form and even bark color among this group of trees that there really is ...

SUNSHINE and soft spring breezes are beginning to wake up our gardens. It won’t be long until we can be sure that danger of frost is past, even in inland or mountain sites, and begin to prune out ...

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. | Working with wildlife for most of their lives, Vivian Kee and Lou Merzario wouldn't feel at home without it. Perched on a hillside, their house feels like part of nature. Birds ...

This past fall western Georgia from Columbus to LaGrange experienced an explosion of color like many had never seen. Every maple species seemed to be trying to outdo the next; as beautiful as they are ...

Dear Roger: I love the colors of the Japanese maples in spring and fall. I want to add some to my garden. I have a large lot, but I have to garden on a severe budget. Any suggestions? - Brian Tate, ...