8As a rule, Stewart’s books emphasize that you need not own land, reside in the deep woods or trek to remote wilderness locations to deepen your relationship with nature; indeed, many of the most compelling stories in The Tree Collectors are based in urban spaces, backyards, and other su...
Spring and fall are the best planting times for Japanese maple trees. Spring might be slightly more advantageous, allowing the tree more time to develop roots before winter. Fall is trickier since the tree is most fragile in the first few years, especially around bitter winds or frigid temperat...
Even many Japanese are not familiar with this variety of cherry tree or may not realise they are a variety of sakura making them a rare treat to spot and photograph. HOW THE BLOSSOMS BLOOM While the timing of the bloom will vary from location to location, and from year to year, the ...
Cherry blossom season in Japan is a big deal: There are blogs, news reports, special menus, talk shows, and festivals following the trees as they go into full bloom across the country. There's even a Japanese word, hanami, specifically devoted to the viewing of cherry blossoms—and picnicki...
If you’re traveling to Japan, you may want to learn the days of the week (or youbi) in Japanese to talk about your schedule. Let’s break down the days of the week and how to use them in a sentence.
Haiku is a form of poetry that originated in Japan. The syllable and line counts are only part of the fun. Here's how to write a haiku poem.
How to learn Japanese fast? This detailed study plan is here to help you learn Japanese more efficiently than ever. You'll find out exactly how to tackle vocabulary, make your pronunciation more natural and start thinking in Japanese. Read on for top res
The invasive Japanese beetle damages a range of plants, including the birch tree, where it likes to feed on the upper leaves exposed to full sun. Adult Japanese beetles, just under 1/2 inch long with a metallic green body and coppery brown wing covers, l
may be leaf scorch. Japanese maples require some shelter from wind and sun in winter; transplant the tree to a sheltered area with dappled shade, near a building or other trees. Keep the tree well watered as winter approaches, because a dehydrated tree is much more susceptible to leaf ...
If you've fallen in love with your Japanese maple and want more, clone your tree by rooting a cutting. To accomplish this, cut off a branch tip, dip it in rooting hormone, and stick it in a rooting tray until healthy roots develop. Then the little plant