Q. Last fall, I collected Japanese maple seeds from trees in the neighborhood and planted about 100 of them in small pots, left them out over the winter, and did not get a single sprout. Advice on how ...

Key Points Most seeds germinate when soil temperatures reach 70°F to 75°F.Germination time depends on seed type and can take ...

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While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you’ve gotten into gardening as an adult, you’ve probably figured out that there’s ...

There’s nothing more frustrating than staring at a tray of soil, waiting for the green sprouts that never seem to appear. You’ve done all the hard work of preparing the space and carefully planting ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Trees, yards and gardens are lush with all the rain recently. But some people wonder if the weather has also helped stop a pesky problem this time of year. Why are some maple trees not ...

What's wrong with the maple trees? They look dead, and their bare branches are covered in brownish "spinner" seeds instead of leaves. Worried homeowners across the state are calling their local OSU ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese ...

Some seeds, such as lavender and milkweed, require a period of cold before they will sprout. Gardeners can mimic this natural process, called cold stratification, either outdoors or indoors. Indoor ...

Dear Roger: I've tried unsuccessfully to get the seeds of my Japanese maples to germinate. I realize the trees are grafted to regular maples. Does this have anything to do with the reason they don't ...

KALAMAZOO, MI --Southwest Michigan homeowners may be aghast at the state of their lawns this spring, converted from grass to tiny forests of maple seedlings. The good news: Mowing them a few times ...