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 ...

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Watch the incredible transformation of a maple tree as it grows from seed to sapling in this 138-day time-lapse. Starting with the collection of samaras, the process covers seed preparation, ...

As a child living in the mid-Atlantic region, I recall watching the “helicopters” of maple seeds floating down from the trees and how we’d try to run around and catch them before they hit the ground.

Want to create some shade on your patio without doing anything too drastic? Planting is key – and this glorious, ...

As summer transitions into fall, it's a good time to plant trees before winter hits. Whether planting a line of trees for a shelter belt or just a few for eye appeal in front of the house, there are ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn — When it comes to maple trees, sugar maples are the best because they have the highest sugar content, but you can tap any maple for syrup. Tapping season is when daytime highs are ...

While it feels nice to get a streak of warm weather in the winter, unseasonable weather conditions can wreak havoc on some of your favorite plants. Most plants need a period of winter dormancy, a time ...

We are stuck with the trees planted by those who came before us. At least I am at my house, mostly because they are so expensive to cut down. One species I am left dealing with is Norway maple (Acer ...