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 ...

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.

Q: I have a silver maple tree in my backyard that’s over 50 years old, and during the last five years small branches are dying. I’ve heard that maples need a specific fertilizer, as they can’t access ...

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 ...

Not every tree belongs close to your home. Some popular picks can cause costly problems over time, making placement far more ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. If you want to add a large shade tree to your landscape, ...

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 ...

It turns out there is a simple way to protect Japanese maples from frost damage without needing harsh chemicals or spending much time at all in the garden.