Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air pockets and water well. Japanese maple trees can also be planted in a ...

For polygamo-dioecious plants, some individuals in the population will have flowers of both sexes on the same plant. Most ...

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 ...

A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) for their garden or yard, and it's easy to see ...

People who say they don’t like maple trees invariably like this maple tree. Learn how to plant a Japanese maple tree in your own yard, and you'll soon understand why. These maples are compact, usually ...

We live in northeast Arkansas and planted this maple six years ago. The leaves have these thin spots on them, but otherwise ...

Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is popular and dependably yellow each fall. If you love all the colors, let Mother Nature ...

Maple trees are a landscape staple valued for their shade and vibrant fall colors. Homeowners may notice growths, spots or sooty areas on the maple leaves during summer. Here are some questions about ...

Let's watch how a maple seed germinating and growing into a young tree over this 138-day time-lapse. For cold-stratification, maple seeds were wrapped in a moist paper-towel and chilled in the ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and ...

To prevent tar spot, mostly you just have to hope that the weather this coming spring is not wet enough for the fungus to grow.