Mother Maple will live to see another day – and neighbours hope countless more – as Saanich Parks has reversed its decision ...

Jim Goldsmith, countryside and green space manager for the council, said: “The field maple has been poorly pruned, which may leave it open to fungal or bacterial colonisation.

Garden enthusiasts, take note: those striking Japanese maple trees with their fiery leaves require a bit of care come springtime. Mr Maple's gardening gurus recommend getting the pruning shears ...

Japanese maple trees don't need lots of maintenance, but to get them looking their best they do need to be pruned. A gardening expert has exclusively shared with us how and when the task should be ...

Similarly, the pros at Bright Lane Gardens also recommend winter as the prime time for pruning these trees. They remarked: “The best time to prune a Japanese maple tree is during the dormant ...