Japanese maple trees are surprisingly low maintenance but feeding at the right time can be tricky and makes a noticeable difference in your tree's health.

Many varieties of the majestic maple tree can bring benefits to your yard, but be warned: One particular type could cause you ...

There's nothing quite as breathtaking as a beautiful Japanese maple when it's displaying its stunning fall colors in brilliant shades of yellow, red, and orange. Even during summer, the tree has a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sweetgum is also a fast-growing shade tree with brilliant fall colors. It has a star-shaped leaf. One drawback of sweetgum is the spiny seed capsule. This fallen fruit can make walking in the yard ...