Dear Roger: I love the colors of the Japanese maples in spring and fall. I want to add some to my garden. I have a large lot, but I have to garden on a severe budget. Any suggestions? - Brian Tate, ...

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.

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

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 ...

One of the extraordinary things about Japanese garden design is how immediately identifiable it is to the western eye, yet how thoroughly it defies description. Even when earnest instructors try very ...

This past fall western Georgia from Columbus to LaGrange experienced an explosion of color like many had never seen. Every maple species seemed to be trying to outdo the next; as beautiful as they are ...

Pruning represents an essential task for maintaining Japanese maples, though numerous gardeners remain confused about the proper approach. Improper trimming techniques can "destroy their beautiful ...

Dear Roger: I have one Japanese maple, a light green lace-leaf. I want to add more types. I saw so many beautiful ones last fall. I have a large lot, but I have to garden on a budget. Any suggestions?

Q: We would like to plant a Japanese maple tree next to our house. Before we go shopping, do you have any suggestions on choosing a tree and growing it properly? A: A well-grown Japanese maple, Acer ...