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 ...

Maple syrup making time has just about arrived in our area. Maple syrup makers make preparations well in advance in order to be ready for this hectic time of year. Weather conditions need to be just ...

Anthracnose, a fungal disease affecting maple trees, is prevalent in Greater Columbus due to the cool, wet spring. The disease causes brown leaf spots, curling leaves and premature leaf drop, but ...

Vivan Varin taps a maple tree for sap to make maple syrup at Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, Minn. NINA MOINI: Many Minnesotans are currently experiencing the sweet spot of a generations-old ...

Learn the species of maple trees most commonly found in the United States, and how to tell them apart.

Many homeowners and tree huggers in Greater Columbus are expressing concern about the health of several species of maples in the landscape, particularly mature trees. The leaves of several species of ...

Maple sugar season is underway in northern Ohio and the future of the sugar maple (acer saccharum) may be in question. Forest or sugar bush maple trees are the source of maple sugar sap used to ...

The Japanese maple is a colourful addition to any garden - and there are three essential care tasks to attend to in spring to ...

Learn why your maple tree might be struggling and how to properly water large trees during drought conditions. Plus, discover the best mulches for effective weed control in your garden.

Spring! Get in touch with sure signs of warmer days and new life this Saturday, Feb. 8, with these two offerings from this week's Outdoor Adventures column. Help with the annual rite of tapping maple ...