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 ...

Sitting under the wide canopy of a tree can cool you off on a hot summer day and even lower home-energy costs. If your landscape is treeless, the sooner a new tree grows a shady canopy, the better. A ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mikiko Kikuyama. Design: SAW With fall around the corner, gardeners have definitely got ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Trees just can't be beat for providing shade in the yard and creating a relaxing and lushly green atmosphere. When you're starting with a bare yard that lacks trees, it can be tempting to ignore the ...

Guys whose follicles are dwindling on a daily basis probably don’t think bald is beautiful. But when the subject shifts to deciduous trees, many species are stunning as they approach dormancy and ...

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 ...

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 ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNESTexas.com) - For a smallish tree to grow in the shade, there are few plants that can match a Japanese Red Maple. They grow slowly but have stunning forms and beautiful leaves. For ...

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.