• The coral bark Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’) is a lovely tree that provides multiple seasons of interest. The 2- to 3-inch light yellow-green leaves have five to seven lobes and turn ...

Our winter landscapes need not be dull in winter, as in our Zone 7 we can grow many kinds of plants with winter interest, the broadleaf and coniferous evergreens, ornamental grasses, and berried trees ...

There's no doubt that winter weather can leave any home landscape looking a bit bleak. Once autumn's leaves have fallen, deciduous trees often become lifeless and lackluster, having been stripped of ...

Japanese maples are at the top of my list of favorite trees. There is such diversity in growth habit, foliage color, leaf-type, form and even bark color among this group of trees that there really is ...

There are cherished moments in a gardener’s life when the beauty of nature is overwhelming. I experienced such a moment recently as I stood beneath a gorgeous Coral Bark Japanese maple, as soft autumn ...

As the leaves fall and winter approaches, the garden can take on a completely new dramatic look with a little planning. Having a year-round interest in the garden can be done with fascinating trees ...