“Which maple should I plant?” is a question I routinely encounter. My response: “None.” Maples (Acer spp.) aren’t bad trees.

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 ...

Southern gardeners can enjoy vibrant fall foliage with trees suited for heat and humidity. Fall is ideal for planting trees due to milder weather that promotes strong root growth. Choose trees based ...

Many people travel to New England in October to see the wonderful fall color in the deciduous forests. A large proportion of the color is provided by maples, including the sugar maple, red maple and ...

Q: Are there red maple trees that don’t produce the helicopter seeds? They are so profuse, and the seedlings are annoying to weed out of the yard. Yes, there are some options for seedless maples. Red ...

Since mid-July, I’ve noticed something strange in several maple trees I’ve driven by: their leaves are starting to show fall color! Sometimes it’s just the tips of the branches turning red or yellow; ...

Now that autumn has blessed us with its presence, the vibrant colors of fall will be commencing all over our region soon. Mother Nature will whip out her brush and paint breathtaking swathes of gold, ...

Grow these beautiful trees in various forms and hues to bring your autumn and winter garden into dazzling focus. A great way to add structure and vibrant colour to your autumn/winter garden is to ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. In early spring, a reddish haze appears in the woodlands. With most deciduous trees still dormant, the red maples are living up to their name. Their ...