As we prepare to say hello to winter, let’s give fall a farewell salute with this photo from Anne Nichandros, of Castro Valley. Nichandros has what she called a purple maple tree in her backyard that ...

The Hidden Gardens of Old Town Tour took place Sunday afternoon. Featuring nine beautiful landscapes, this walking tour drew in hundreds of garden enthusiasts. Each home boasted something of its own ...

A close-up of an unspecified Japanese maple seed pod - Lois GoBe/Shutterstock Many home landscapers love the look of Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) for their garden or yard, and it's easy to see ...

Red maples are great to look at in the fall -- leaves can turn vibrant yellow, red, orange or purple. So what if we look more like Vermont, you say? Turkeys, ruffed grouse, deer, squirrels, mice and ...