It turns out there is a simple way to protect Japanese maples from frost damage without needing harsh chemicals or spending much time at all in the garden.

Q: One of our young Japanese maple trees did not survive the heat and dry weather last year. Can I replace it now or would it be best to wait until this fall? Debra Payne, Bartow County A: If you’re ...

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 ...

Close up of the brilliant red foliage of Japanese maple - Dan Gabriel Atanasie/Shutterstock There's nothing quite as breathtaking as a beautiful Japanese maple when it's displaying its stunning fall ...

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 ...

Q: A couple of years ago, I wrote to you about the sad state of my Japanese weeping maple tree. You told me to cut the dead part off and see what happens. Well, it is one breath away from heaven. How ...

Japanese maples can grow weak and fail to produce thick, strong branches if their delicate roots are not protected from frost damage during winter ...

A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) for their garden or yard, and it's easy to see ...

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 ...