Among the world's many ornamental trees, few species capture the essence of beauty and grace quite like the weeping cherry tree. With its cascading branches adorned with delicate blossoms, the weeping ...

Key Points Prune Japanese maples in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape the tree.Stick to the tree’s ...

For a more lush landscape, consider branching out a bit by planting a weeping tree. Weeping trees make a striking statement with their long, downward branches that cascade toward the ground. There are ...

Mid to late winter is generally the best time to prune trees, according to our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey. "Most trees benefit from pruning while they're dormant ...

Proper tree care often involves pruning. While the technique is important, timing also plays a role in the tree's well-being. We asked expert Ben Vaughan, a certified arborist who serves as urban ...

A well-cared for tree requires some pruning, whether to enhance its natural shape to reveal its character; to control its size in relation to its surroundings; to increase or control flower and fruit ...

My affection for the Japanese maple shows in the number and variety of Japanese maples in my yard. I have one next to my garage door with succulents growing under it. I have two in containers around ...

"Read ‘em and weep," the poker players say. People who plant a weeping tree in their yard certainly won’t cry. Rather, weeping trees with their long drooping branches add a note of peace and ...

I was standing, armed and ready, with my hedge clippers in hand, eyeing the weeping redbud tree in my front yard. My mind wandered from the trimming task before me to remember the hike I recently took ...

There seems to be something mysterious in the minds of gardeners about using weeping trees in the landscape. Maybe it is a fear of doing it wrong, or perhaps some thought that a weeper just doesn't ...