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 ...

Here's how to plant a Japanese maple tree and keep it thriving for years to come. From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially ...

Close up of the brilliant red foliage of Japanese maple - Dan Gabriel Atanasie/Shutterstock There's nothing quite as breathtaking as a beautiful Japanese maple when it's displaying its stunning fall ...

Japanese maples are pretty and mostly hardy trees within their growing zone. Like most trees, however, they still need ...

Pruning Japanese maples can be a complex task, but by following these straightforward instructions, you can help your tree ...

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...

Here in the Midwest, I somewhat look at our seasons as being a rotation of punishment and reward. In winter and summer, we are subjected to temperature extremes. During these times we get really cold, ...

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 ...

Thinking of planting a new tree in your yard? Put down that shovel for a minute and check out the new Michigan Communities Tree Species Selection Guide.

A great task to add to your list is planting bare-root trees, such as silver birch and magnolia, before the ground freezes.

Trees are resilient and have a strong will to grow. But care should be taken when planting trees in disturbed or compacted ...