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 ...

This week, Don Kinzler answers questions about a struggling Autumn Blaze maple tree, tips for planting a new hibiscus, and why this year's tomatoes may taste bland. Reader Eileen D. asks gardening ...

As a child living in the mid-Atlantic region, I recall watching the “helicopters” of maple seeds floating down from the trees and how we’d try to run around and catch them before they hit the ground.