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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Japanese maple is a common name referring to a species of trees or shrubs under the scientific name Acer palmatum. They can be ...

Gardeners and landscape designers explain why every small yard needs a Japanese maple tree.

You won’t stop at just one, once you discover what they can do for your garden: “People get obsessed.” By Margaret Roach Matthew and Timothy Nichols’s story could be a case study of what it means to ...

Purdue Landscape Report: These three maples have somewhat similar-looking leaves. On the surface, you may think this is simply an academic exercise. But if you care about invasive plants and local ...

More communities are pushing for a wide variety of trees to protect their canopies against disease and other risks. OVERLAND PARK, Kansas — Each fall, as temperatures drop, people in this suburb can ...