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.

One of the most popular trees to plant worldwide are maple (Acer) trees. With so many species, including several native to the U.S., you have your pick of stunning and unique maple varieties perfect ...

By Karen Tesch, Master Gardener at NCWMGA Winter sowing is an easy, inexpensive seed-starting technique where seeds of ...

Marjorie and I were touring the Spring Grove Cemetery on a hot, dry August afternoon a few years ago, when we happened to spot a spectacular crabapple tree in full bloom. At least it looked like a ...

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 ...

Q: Earlier this summer, I picked up some maple seeds in the park and planted them in wooden boxes. Now I have little saplings. Winter will be approaching soon, and I'm not quite sure what to do with ...

The jaw-dropping elegance of the Japanese maple’s vibrant colors and graceful appearance has inspired Japanese poets and artists for centuries. In Japan, the annual pilgrimage to view the tree’s ...

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 ...