Though it can, in some ways, be considered a landscaper's dream, the fast growth, dense foliage, and aggressive roots of the silver maple can easily turn into a nuisance for owners of homes and ...

Q: My sister gave me two silver maples to plant. However, the maples look more like bushes than trees. When should I start pruning so I can get them to look more like trees? Which branches should be ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Garden enthusiasts, take note: those striking Japanese maple trees with their fiery leaves require a bit of care come springtime. Mr Maple's gardening gurus recommend getting the pruning shears out as ...