Q. My maple tree has black spots on the leaves that just appeared recently. Should I be concerned about this? What should I do? A. Sometimes wet conditions earlier in the season can cause problems ...

Maple trees are among the most loved and widely planted shade trees in home landscapes. Maples produce seeds that fall like tiny helicopters from the tree, which kids love to run to and catch. As ...

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 ...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — In North America, and especially in the state of Missouri, the maple is arguably the most recognizable, most popular, and during the autumn months, the most beautiful species of native ...

Anthracnose, a fungal disease affecting maple trees, is prevalent in Greater Columbus due to the cool, wet spring. The disease causes brown leaf spots, curling leaves and premature leaf drop, but ...

If you notice bare branches on your maple tree this spring or observe a sudden leaf drop, your tree may have an insect problem and the maple petiole borer may be the culprit. Although trees drop ...

Here's how to plant a Japanese maple tree and keep it thriving for years to come. From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially ...

Q: There are multiple little bumps on most leaves on our 5-year-old maple tree. We’re thinking they’re eggs and we’re wondering how to treat the tree. — Angie K. A: The bumps on the leaves are called ...

From an aesthetic point of view, Japanese maples have a distinctive architectural beauty year-round but especially after their leaves fall. From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact ...