The following steps will help you prune Japanese maples to keep them looking top-notch and healthy for many years.

Maple trees have a dense canopy, so gardening around them is difficult. Also, these trees have shallow roots that seek nutrients, leading to competition among

They add elegance to any garden when planted alone, but if you are looking for companions for Japanese maples, you'll have many choices. Look to this article for some ideas of what to plant with Japanese maple trees.

This colorful garden scene is to be enjoyed over 3 seasons of cheerful pleasure. It reveals the beauty of Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum' (Japanese Maple) whose deep purple spring foliage turns fiery orange-red in the fall. It is paired with the highly popular Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree, Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan', which puts on a great show in spring with its double, deep cyclamen pink blooms but also in fall when its leaves color in a range of vibrant hues from orange to red…

The striking leaves and unique shape of Japanese maples make them a popular addition to gardens. However, their beauty can be enhanced by planting them

Japanese Maple companion plants must tolerate partial shade and fast-draining, acidic soil. Shade-friendly foliage plants with shallow roots work well below your tree, while flowering shrubs nearby can provide shape and color contrast. Upright evergreens make a nice backdrop to help your Japanese Maple pop.

Thanks to our expert, we now know how to choose the best place to plant a Japanese maple tree. A shady spot is best, and you can learn the rest here.

Japanese maples are one of the best small trees for gardens - deer resistant, great foliage color, adaptable to many climates, and beautiful form. But what to plant with them? Find the perfect perennials, shrubs, ferns, ground covers and grasses to pair with your Acer palmatum.

Japanese maples are so varied in size, habit and leaf color, they can go almost anywhere in the garden. Try a few of these ideas!

Hydrangeas, with their stunning blooms in various shades of blue, white, pink, and green, are beloved garden staples. While these perennial shrubs are