They are magical trees to have in the garden, growing to a nice, manageable size. The acer can grow quickly ... some of the new growth as these will be full of buds for the new leaves.

February is the perfect time to focus on Japanese maples, according to gardening experts, who have issued a warning about cutting back certain plants too early.

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Fancy a soak in a full-size claw-foot bathtub ... breakfast bar with green leather stools that has “pancakes and maple syrup” written all over it. Outside, it’s all about the view from ...

In Hong Kong, it is considered an auspicious “feng shui” tree with a resulting high monetary value. Japanese Yew Pine Bark Gress (Photo Credit: David Gress) The Japanese Yew Pine is easy to grow in ...

Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during the formative years for a tree or shrub. The late dormant season ... it's hard to tell that they've been pruned. Controls plant size and ...

February rolls around, and while most of the garden is still in its winter slumber, it's a good opportunity to focus on Japanese maples ... the area around the tree's base clear of competing ...

My affection for the Japanese maple shows in the number and variety of Japanese maples in my yard. I have one next to my ...

Learning about the art of maple sugaring, when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup while on a hike, a cooking demonstration, and a tasting Saturday at Robinson Nature Center.