Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air ...

Fall is simply incomplete without the vibrant charm of maple trees. Their gorgeous orange leaves are the epitome of autumnal foliage, and if you have them growing in your yard, this is truly their ...

Believe it or not, the colour that you see in autumn is always there. The green that we identify with summer-leaf colour is in fact the chlorophyll that the tree uses to produce food. When the nights ...

One of the most popular trees to plant worldwide are maple (Acer) trees. With so many species, including several native to the U.S., you have your pick of stunning and unique maple varieties perfect ...

Many people travel to New England in October to see the wonderful fall color in the deciduous forests. A large proportion of the color is provided by maples, including the sugar maple, red maple and ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

Few garden investments offer the long-term rewards of planting a tree. Fall is the perfect time to install a native tree that will provide shade, beauty, and habitat for decades. Dogwood (Cornus ...

Nothing beats the spectacular show fall foliage puts on in the autumn, and you don’t have to travel states away to experience ...

Given that today is Canada’s 150th birthday, I felt that it might be just a touch unpatriotic of me not to dedicate this column to maple trees. And who knows, if I can spread enough ‘true patriot love ...

The forest floor of Mount Royal Park in autumn is a many-coloured carpet of maple leaves: orange, yellow, and every kind of red. The scene looks ready for a patriotic postcard. But woven into this ...