Japanese gardens are popular for many reasons, not least the tranquility, harmony and beauty associated with them. These qualities can be applied to any yard in a myriad of ways. If you are keen to ...

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 ...

My family was on the road a bunch over the Thanksgiving holiday week. I had also been traveling some the couple of weeks prior to our annual Thursday turkey themed dining extravaganza for work-related ...

Maintaining the shape of shrubs and trees is a practice that has been associated with beauty and tranquility for centuries. Highly ornamental trees like the Japanese maple grow into stunning specimens ...

Gardening season has wrapped up for most people, but there are always questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service ...

'Murasaki Kiyohime' is a great dwarf Japanese maple with dramatic spring color showing red-purple leaf borders with green centers. Its fall color is yellow, orange and red. Howard Garrett / Special ...