Dear Master Gardener: My wife and I would like to plant a big shade tree in our front yard with beautiful fall color. We are thinking of planting a red maple. Is that a good choice? Answer: Red maple ...

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 ...

This time of year, Japanese Maple trees have a beautiful display of red leaves that make any backyard stand out. You’ll know them when you see them - they’re quite a small species of tree with ...

The city is celebrating Arbor Day on Monday, November 16 with a special tree planting at Skyline Park. Mayor Indya Kincannon and members of the City Council will join the Tree Board in planting a ...

A small and unassuming addition was made to Riverfront Greeneway last Friday. The planted sapling is somewhat spindly – maybe about two people tall – but with the potential to reach 30-50 feet high ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Withing days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

Trees just can't be beat for providing shade in the yard and creating a relaxing and lushly green atmosphere. When you're starting with a bare yard that lacks trees, it can be tempting to ignore the ...

For over 30 years, Leon County Government has been proud to support our native ecosystem through the Adopt-a-Tree Program, which provides County residents the opportunity to have a tree planted on ...