From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...

Whether you grow a deep crimson 'Bloodgood' specimen or perhaps you have an acid-green 'Emerald Lace' in the yard, there's nothing quite like the vivid canopies of healthy Japanese maple trees. As a ...

Just a few cuts can maintain their natural beauty.

Q: I have a silver maple tree in my backyard that’s over 50 years old, and during the last five years small branches are dying. I’ve heard that maples need a specific fertilizer, as they can’t access ...

When planting a new tree in your backyard or front yard, consider how tall or wide it will grow.

It’s a bit late in the year to be planting trees, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging homeowners and city leaders to plan ahead and consider any of about 85 different species of ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Within days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...