Japanese gardens are popular for many reasons, not least the tranquility, harmony and beauty associated with them. These qualities can be applied to any yard in a myriad of ways. If you are keen to ...

January is a great month to get started with gardening, particularly when one of the plants you have is a Japanese maple tree ...

Winter can be tough on trees and shrubs. Low temperatures, rapid temperature changes, winter desiccation and the weight of ice and snow all can cause damage. Here are some questions your may have ...

Fall colors on a Japanese maple tree at the corner of SE 44th Avenue and Ash Street in Portland. Photo by Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian (Randy L. Rasmussen) When there are no peas in the pods or ...

Fall is just a few days away, but gardening season isn’t over yet. We’re still getting plenty of questions to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

Winter is a time when most plants in the garden are conserving their energy and you may not see a lot of color around. But there are some plants that are capable of blooming regardless, daring the ...

Japanese maples are truly trees for all seasons. In winter, their bare branches provide a sculptural, elegant silhouette. The emerging leaves of spring — with their bright colors and intricate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One great thing to love about beautiful blooming trees is the welcome shade they offer come summer. In ...

'Murasaki Kiyohime' is a great dwarf Japanese maple with dramatic spring color showing red-purple leaf borders with green centers. Its fall color is yellow, orange and red. Howard Garrett / Special ...