FARGO — I’ve received more questions about one plant than any other in recent memory. Those questions even outnumber inquiries about tomato blight and rhubarb. The subject of all the discussion is the ...

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.

* What it is: A shade tree that’s a cross of two maple species, combining the great fall color of our native red maple with the durability of silver maple. Autumn Blaze is a fast-grower that’s ...

Autumn weather came early this year, and while we’ve had some spectacular fall colors, they’re just about gone. But if you missed out on having those bright fall colors in your yard, you can always ...