It’s winter. Summer and fall color have given way to muted sepia tones of brown and gray — an austere time indeed. Be of good cheer! There are some bright spots in this stark season. Take, for example ...

The vibrant colored foliage of maple trees makes a real visual impact and means they’re one of the best trees for fall color in the yard. There are many different varieties to choose from but the ...

The second week of November is a good time to clear fallen leaves and debris from walkways and your lawn before severe winter weather sets in. You can leave dry leaves on your lawn if you get in a ...

Our fall has been beautiful! All around Aiken the colors are spectacular! I am so thankful that I can see all of the beauty around me. When I raise the blinds in the morning, our woods are aglow as ...

Many people travel to New England in October to see the wonderful fall color in the deciduous forests. A large proportion of the color is provided by maples, including the sugar maple, red maple and ...

There's no doubt that winter weather can leave any home landscape looking a bit bleak. Once autumn's leaves have fallen, deciduous trees often become lifeless and lackluster, having been stripped of ...

WHAT: The Sango Kaku Japanese maple, also known as coral bark maple, is known for its strikingly bright coral-pink bark. Its youngest branches are the most colorful and stand out dramatically in ...

• The coral bark Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’) is a lovely tree that provides multiple seasons of interest. The 2- to 3-inch light yellow-green leaves have five to seven lobes and turn ...

Q: What is the name of the tree with the bright orange bark? I saw some branches used in a store display and was smitten with them. The window dresser said they came from her yard and it was a small ...

Coral Bark Maples are the small tree with the outstanding orange or peach bark that adds color to the yard during the gray winters. Courtesy photo The second week of November is a good time to clear ...