Regardless of whether you grow a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) with an upright or weeping habit, its colorful fall foliage and delicate form never fail to impress. These trees are relatively easy to ...

A dwarf tree is going to be a lot easier to manage in a bonsai pot.” Other traits in Japanese maple’s favor: it’s more forgiving when it comes to pruning; the flexible branches are easily ...

Traditional plants and trees for a Japanese garden include evergreen shrubs, Japanese maple trees, deciduous trees, and shrubs that have subtle color shifts with the seasons, mosses, and ornamental ...

Some cities across the state have certain things that make them unique. The City of Palestine is designated the Dogwood ...

Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month. Take a guided walk ...

Hannah Wallace If you need an escape from urban landscapes, seek out Zen-like tranquility at the Japanese Garden within Washington Park. The 12-acre Portland Japanese Garden is made up of eight ...

Bamboo trees stand tall in this Japanese garden. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Noted for its minimalist style, natural landscape and tranquil nature, the Japanese garden is as much art as it is science.

Committing to a landscaping project can dramatically upgrade your home's curb appeal and boost its property value — it's an investment absolutely worth making. And you can do it in stages to suit your ...

The Zen Kaizen Garden at the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) offers just that—a peaceful haven where Japanese culture merges with the beauty of nature. Visitors can experience a range of ...