Maples are the premier trees for providing shade and dramatic fall color. But if you think maples are only showy for their leaves, think again. Some types, such as the paperbark maple and coral bark ...

Bigleaf maple trees (Acer macrophyllum) are not maples for small yards. These deciduous trees can grow to over 100 feet (30 m) tall with a similar spread. But anyone with a large property might ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese ...

There’s something about October light falling through a canopy of burning red and gold that makes you want to sit still and ...

When it comes to choosing a tree for a landscape, homeowners consider many things. Some plant trees for their aesthetic appeal, while others do so for their fruit. However, there are also many people ...

There’s a particular kind of afternoon light in Bay Area gardens that people don’t talk about enough. It filters through ...

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...

Loved for its deep red leaves with purple tints, the Japanese maple is ideal for adding interest and colour to your garden. Other than its stunning shape and colour, the reasons for growing the ...

Purdue Landscape Report: An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?” While there is no ...