Q. My maple tree has black spots on the leaves that just appeared recently. Should I be concerned about this? What should I do? A. Sometimes wet conditions earlier in the season can cause problems ...

One of my favorite things about sharing a love for gardening with my dad is our passing on of notes and lessons. I'll often turn to him for some advice and he likewise calls on me if something isn't ...

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter their ...

Q. I have a large maple tree in my backyard that did not fully leaf out this spring; what did leaf out is dying off. The tree had been healthy and lush until this spring. There is another smaller ...

TROY — A cool, wet summer means an early start to leaf raking as some of the Capital Region's maple trees have started dropping their leaves, victims of a fungal disease outbreak. This week, officials ...

Maple trees are among the most loved and widely planted shade trees in home landscapes. Maples produce seeds that fall like tiny helicopters from the tree, which kids love to run to and catch. As ...

Why is my maple tree losing lots of leaves now? You said the leaves were still green when they fall, but the stems looked darkened. There could be several reasons for leaf drop, but the most likely ...