Q. A lady has some Japanese maple trees that she has had in pots outside for 12 years! She says they are doing great but she is wondering if she should plant them in the ground. Jessica S. Silver City ...

Japanese maple trees are surprisingly low maintenance but feeding at the right time can be tricky and makes a noticeable ...

Answer: Japanese maples are very tough. I have several in pots as well as in the ground. Larger pots are better than small pots, but only a sudden, dramatic drop in temperature is risky for young ...

Japanese maples are cold hardy plants that do not usually need a lot of care in autumn, but their roots tend to be quite sensitive and need to be protected before the cold weather arrives. Their roots ...

Ahh. It's that time of year again: cool enough in the morning to wear pants and by afternoon you're sweating. September is a transition month, when gardeners switch gears and think about fall planting ...

Japanese Maples and Crape Myrtles are two of the last trees to enter full dormancy and lose their leaves in late winter. Both can be safely pruned in late January or early February after you’ve ...

As winter draws nearer and the greenery outside begins to disappear, some of your beloved plants will require some extra work to help them through the harshest months of the year. This includes ...