We have a beautiful red ornamental Japanese Maple tree for years and now it’s grown so much that it’s starting to cover my bathroom window. When is the best time to prune this tree, and I mean really ...

Maintaining the shape of shrubs and trees is a practice that has been associated with beauty and tranquility for centuries. Highly ornamental trees like the Japanese maple grow into stunning specimens ...

We’re deep into fall and gardening is winding down, but there are still things gardeners wonder about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about treating a maple tree that's shedding leaves, pruning a hibiscus before bringing it indoors, and how to get an African violet to bloom again. A ...

Winter is an ideal time to prune, as the lack of leaves on deciduous trees and shrubs enables gardeners to see what they’re doing more clearly. What’s more, since sap is not as active during the ...

Japanese maples are among the most beautiful trees for gardens, but experts say there's one essential winter task that can't ...

One of my favorite things about sharing a love for gardening with my dad is our passing on of notes and lessons. I'll often turn to him for some advice and he likewise calls on me if something isn't ...

Japanese maple leaves are renowned for their intricate shapes and vibrant colours, making them a beloved feature in gardens around the world, and they are easy to maintain when you know what you're ...