Howard Garrett loosens the excess soil with a trowel from a dwarf Japanese maple that had been too deeply packed into a container. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor It is sad but true that almost ...

People who say they don’t like maple trees invariably like this maple tree. Learn how to plant a Japanese maple tree in your own yard, and you'll soon understand why. These maples are compact, usually ...

Elegant, colorful Japanese Maple trees are so easy to grow they deserve a special place in every garden. Both graceful and versatile, Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) are the chameleons of the ...

Who doesn’t love Japanese maples? A stroll through a garden featuring Japanese maples offers a sensory delight at any time of the year. In spring, new growth emerges in colors ranging from lime greens ...

Living in an apartment or condo doesn't mean you can't grow a tree. The beautiful and versatile Japanese maple comes in a huge number of cultivars, with a wide range of sizes, colors and shapes. Some ...

According to experts, many tree species can "thrive" in pots and containers, meaning even those with small gardens can enjoy the benefits of beautiful branches. Here are three pot-grown trees to plant ...