This week, Don Kinzler answers questions about a struggling Autumn Blaze maple tree, tips for planting a new hibiscus, and why this year's tomatoes may taste bland. Reader Eileen D. asks gardening ...

Q: We have a beautiful Autumn Blaze maple tree with a split trunk bark. We’re wondering if it’s dying and if there is anything to be done to save it. We’d sure appreciate any advice. — Cliff and Nancy ...

According to my mature Autumn Blaze Maple, fall is here. This tree has been turning red early for a couple of years and was installed as a 6-footer 22 years ago. Last year it had a somewhat sparse ...

The suggestion came from a reader. Most of my good ideas do. I give ‘em a test drive and if I don’t screw up too badly, I pass them on to you. Tapping a sugar maple to make syrup is not normally the ...

We have an 8-year-old autumn blaze maple tree that has some black spots on its leaves. They just started to show up within the past 10 days. There also are some red-colored "bumps" attached to the top ...

BELOIT—An Autumn Blaze Maple tree with the nickname “Ralphie” now is spreading its branches in back of Cunningham Intermediate School as a living memorial to former Cunningham Principal Ralph Berkley.