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When it comes to urban landscaping, mountain maples prove their worth as hardworking, resilient, and beautiful additions. Standing at heights ranging from 15 to 25 feet (~10 m), mountain maples are one of the smallest maple species, perfectly suited for tight urban spaces. Best of all, their modest size doesn’t compromise their visual impact, especially during autumn when their leaves burst into a display of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows.
Mountain Maples depend on bees for pollination, with most of the maple’s spring flowers exhibiting either male or female characteristics. Bees play a vital role in facilitating the union of these male and female components, ensuring effective pollination. Honeybees, in particular, convert the nectar into honey with a taste reminiscent of clover.
Numerous beneficial beetles, such as Soldier, Long-horned, Flower Longhorn, Click, and Rove Beetles, are attracted to and utilize Mountain Maple for various ecological purposes.
Mountain maples are hardy and adaptable, thriving in various soil types and moisture levels. They are also shade-tolerant, making them versatile choices for city gardens where sunlight may be limited.
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Burdock long tap roots haven’t developed the little hair-like roots that anchor them in the ground. I get great joy in pulling noxious weeds.
Explore the vital role of keystone flowering perennials in supplying food to native bee species and supporting butterfly and moth populations in Ecoregion Five.
The wood lily is an elegant plant that grows on a single stem and can reach 1 to 3 feet in height. We discuss how to care and propagate.
Raised garden beds have become increasingly popular in recent years. Review these tips to help you get the most out of your raised garden bed.
Learn exactly what garden hand tools you will need to purchase to get the best out of your garden, to work quickly and efficiently, and with the least amount of effort. Revamp your garden tool kit with the right garden hand tools!
Grey headed Coneflower has eye-catching yellow flowers that entice birds and pollinators. It is ideal for natural plantings and meadows.
Thimbleweed is an excellent spring flower for the shaded or woodland garden. Read about Thimbleweed care, propagation, and toxicity.
Discover Judy's simple process to dry Sage in the oven, which you can use to make tea & add taste to your dishes. Also find out the medicinal benefits of dried sage & how it helps against depression & Alzheimer's.
Discover how to create a bird-friendly habitat with grains, seeds, and native plants to welcome mourning doves to your garden.
Find the perfect fall-blooming flowers in September and October to add vibrant colors to your garden until first frost.
Learn how to save seeds from your favorite tomatoes and overcome challenges in your garden, including poor germination and location issues.
Striped and spotted cucumber beetles spread disease and waste to a wide variety of cucurbit crops in both home gardens and commercial farms.
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