Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With fall around the corner, gardeners have definitely got maple on their minds. And rightfully so. These trees are the epitome of ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

As spring unfolds, the deep red blooms of red maple trees along the roadsides and in the woods really stand out. Within days, the blooms fall onto the pavement like blood-red snow. Did you know that ...

“Which maple should I plant?” is a question I routinely encounter. My response: “None.” Maples (Acer spp.) aren’t bad trees. In fact, they are great trees. Drive down most streets, and you will see a ...

Now that autumn has blessed us with its presence, the vibrant colors of fall will be commencing all over our region soon. Mother Nature will whip out her brush and paint breathtaking swathes of gold, ...

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – Sugar maple. Red maple. Silver maple. What’s the difference? Those three maple species are part of the “tree identification pathway” at Ludington State Park, near Ludington. This ...