What: You can’t walk by this tree without noticing the chestnut-brown peeling bark. Attractive year-round, Acer griseum’s warm, rich bark makes an especially welcome contribution to our winter gardens ...

The cinnamon-brown bark of the ornamental paperbark maple tree peels beautifully, which is an additional treat. Question: I have just read an article on hay bale gardening. I'd love to have your ...

One day as I walked up to my hospital, I saw two trees at the entrance that were striking. At issue was the fact that I could not identify them! I am no expert, but I know most trees. I began digging.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a lovely, slow-growing tree that thrives in central Ohio yards and gardens. The small, ornamental tree ...

Winter isn't a very exciting time when it comes to gardens and yards. Many plants go dormant, and you may be left with muted colors, bare branches, and not much to look at. So, having a plant that ...

Every garden is a thing of beauty in the growing seasons — spring bulbs, summer flowers and fall foliage all carry on with extravagance. But winter is coming, so the colorful garden superstars will ...

When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will get more beautiful with age. When Tony Aiello looks at his ...

The winter landscape may seem a bit bland at first glance. But if you look closely, you’ll find that quite a few plants have interesting bark that is actually easier to appreciate without the ...

Gardeners who limit their love to leaves and flowers are barking up the wrong tree. Sure, those ephemeral features are undeniably seductive, but their allure is limited to warmer months. In the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter isn't a very exciting time when it comes to gardens and yards. Many plants go dormant, and you may be left with muted ...