Your Gardening and Landscaping Guide
Your Gardening and Landscaping Guide
Realizing one of your favorite plants isn’t doing well can be devastating. Do you have a silver maple tree in your garden that seems to be dropping branches more than usual, and you don’t know what’s wrong? Is it normal to…
Choosing the perfect plant for your landscaping takes patience and plenty of research. Do you want to try growing a silver maple tree in your garden, but you live in Florida and don’t know if this will work? Will maple…
The lifespan of maple trees varies according to their kind, and there are many different varieties. Are you looking for information about the silver maple tree variety’s lifespan in particular? Well, we’ve done some research and have the answers below!…
![Tapping sugar maple trees on the Ile d'Orlean in Quebec, Canada, in springtime. The sap collected is boiled down, in the sugar house, to make maple syrup. - Can You Tap Silver Maple Trees [Everything You Need To Know]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Tapping-sugar-maple-trees-768x512.jpg)
Finding new ways to enjoy the plants in your garden can be a great thing. Do you have silver maple trees growing, and you’re wondering if you can gather syrup from them? Is it possible to tap a silver maple…
Determining what type of tree you have can sometimes be tricky. Do you have a silver maple in your garden but don’t know whether it’s softwood or hardwood? What is the difference between these two classifications? Are maple trees all…
If you have a silver maple growing on your property, you’re lucky! This beautiful tree grows quickly, offers plenty of shade, and turns a beautiful shade of gold in the autumn. Now, if you want to add the final finishing…
![This magnificent silver maple (Acer saccharinum) towers above a grassy field. If you look closely you can see the dark shapes of horses weaving through the distant autumn trees. - Do Silver Maples Have Shallow Roots [Are They Invasive]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/THIS-M1-768x512.jpg)
Figuring out of a tree is sturdy enough to grow in your landscape can sometimes be confusing. Do you want to try planting a silver maple but have no idea whether its roots are shallow or not? Is this light-colored…
The Japanese maple tree is a beautiful plant known for its vibrant colored leaves during fall. However, there may be times when your Japanese maple’s foliage is half red and half green. Don’t worry; we researched why this happens and…
Japanese maple trees are a wonderful addition to any landscape. If you’re wondering when to air layer them, you need to think about the seasons and how Japanese maples respond. We have researched this question for you, so you’ll know…
Some Japanese maple varieties are known for their brightly colored leaves that stand out during fall. You might be wondering if you can grow the same tree in the comfort of your home, especially if you already have a cutting…
![Red maple at Imperial palace park, Why Is My Japanese Maple Dying? [And How To Save It]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Red-maple-at-Imperial-palace-park-768x512.jpg)
Finding out one of the plants in your garden is unwell can be devastating. Do you have a Japanese maple tree that is dying and don’t know how to stop it? What causes this type of maple tree to die?…
![Pennsylvania Sedge photographed up close, What To Plant Under Maple Trees [Inc. Japanese Maple]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Pennsylvania-Sedge-photographed-up-close-768x512.jpg)
Maple trees have a dense canopy, so gardening around them is difficult. Also, these trees have shallow roots that seek nutrients, leading to competition among other plants. We did the research to find out what kinds of plants are best…
Maple trees are some of the most popular trees in the United States. Commonly favored for their magnificent fall colors, these trees can also provide shade for many years. With so many types of maple trees, it can be overwhelming…
Maple trees, with their beautiful colors and attractive shapes, make a striking addition to any landscape. If you’re considering adding one to your yard, you may be wondering how best to fertilize it so that it stays healthy and beautiful.…
Maple trees provide the well-known colors that come along with Fall. If you grew up in a location with four seasons, you probably jumped in a pile of Maple leaves at least once. These beautiful, large-leafed trees need space to…
Maybe you’re lucky enough to own a property with mature maple trees. Or maybe you want to set out some saplings in the hopes of future shady summer days. Either way, you want to give your trees the best care…
Deciding on which type of maple tree is the right fit for you will depend heavily on where you live. USDA plant hardiness zones are divided by temperature differences, while a tree’s hardiness gets determined by its ability to grow…
Maple trees can be great shade givers, and they bring pops of color to your home and garden. While these trees aren’t the tallest, they can still grow to large heights. To plan your garden correctly, you need to know…
Figuring out whether your Japanese maple should lose its leaves or not can be tricky. Have you never noticed it losing leaves before, or are you new to planting this type of maple? We have done plenty of research to…
![Red maple tree in the fall, Do Maple Trees Need Full Sun? [By Type Of Maple]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Red-maple-tree-in-the-fall-768x512.jpg)
Maple trees are easily recognizable. They have distinct leaves that color beautifully in the fall seasons. These trees are excellent choices to add to a home garden. If you’re looking for a maple tree, then you’ll need to know how…
The spreading beauty of maples is no secret. More yards than not feature either native or planted maples in their landscapes. Maybe you are planning on planting a maple, or perhaps you are just curious, but either way, you want…
Maple trees make for beautiful shady additions to most lawn landscapes. However, before you plant your tree, you are wondering if the maple tree will kill your lawn or make your soil acidic. You have come to the right place!…
Are you ready to plant your first maple tree? Perhaps you have a maple tree, and it’s just not growing as expected. Different plants and trees require different types of soil and growing conditions. We came across the same problem…
Deciding where to plant a sugar maple in your yard can be tricky without some help. Do you want to plant your tree near your home but don’t want its roots to cause issues? Do they have invasive roots? We’re…
Maple trees range from small ornamental trees to 100-foot behemoths. This variety, and their attractive leaf shape, make them common landscape additions. However, your maple tree is not properly leafing out come spring and you want to know why. In…
Like other trees, maple trees can experience health issues due to improper maintenance, environmental issues, and pests. If you suspect your maple tree may be dying, you may be wondering what you can do, if anything, to revive the dying…
There is nothing like sitting on your front porch under the shade of a lush maple tree to cool off during a hot summer afternoon. But, when a maple tree is that close to your house, you may be concerned…
Some say that there is nothing sweeter than home-tapped maple syrup. Knowing this, you have planted or will plant some of your own trees or perhaps have noticed a wild sugar maple in your area. So, you are wondering, how…
![Japanese colorful maple in autumn. How Long Do Maple Trees Live [By Type Of Maple]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Japanese-colorful-maple-in-autumn.-How-Long-Do-Maple-Trees-Live-By-Type-Of-Maple-768x512.jpg)
Figuring out how long your maple trees will live can be tricky without some help. Are you just beginning your planting process, or do you have an older tree currently in your garden? We have done our research to find…
You have a maple tree in your backyard, and for years you have been thinking about tapping it to make syrup, but you have one concern: does tapping a maple tree hurt it? Don’t worry. We’ve done the research and…
The sap of the maple tree is invaluable because it can be transformed into delicious maple syrup. However, did you wonder if maple tree sap can go bad if it is not immediately processed or stored for some time? We…