MAPLE magic
Better Homes & Gardens Australia|May 2022
The foliage is fabulous - and the various colours, shapes and sizes of these trees will suit any part of your garden!
MAPLE magic

1 ROCK LEGEND!

If you have a rock garden, or a few boulders, they could do with a little soft drapery. The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) comes in multiple forms - here, the Dissectum variety Ao Shidare' does the trick.

2 PLAY WITH THE LIGHT

There are so many leaf shapes and shades with maples that when you let them mingle you can create light and colour without flowers. Try bleached A. palmatum 'Wallies' against the deep maroon 'Shaina' and limey 'Hanama Nishiki' for drama!

3 ROMANCE IS BORN

The willow shaped A. palmatum “Kinshi' stands comfortably in its Japanese-style garden, but imagine it in your yard as you enjoy a picnic under its soft canopy. So dreamy!

4 CULTURE COMFORT

If you want to make your maple feel at home, include traditional Japanese garden ornaments, such as a stone lantern or the suikinkutsu, which produces 'music' as water drips through a hole.

5 BLAZE FROM SPRING TO AUTUMN

A classic maple - and one of the most beautiful - is 'Emperor'. Its leaves emerge in spring as deep purple-red, then turn a vibrant crimson-red in autumn

6 FROM LITTLE THINGS...

Maples grow well in pots, such as this 'Filigree', which grows to about 1.5m high. If you have room, you can add contrasting foliage with the taller 'Hilleri', 'Bronze', 'Red Select' or 'Orangeola'.

This story is from the May 2022 edition of Better Homes & Gardens Australia.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the May 2022 edition of Better Homes & Gardens Australia.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS AUSTRALIAView All
SOAK IT UP!
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

SOAK IT UP!

UNCOVER $$$-SAVING SECRETS TO CREATE A LUSH BATHING SPACE THAT DELIVERS YOU A BEAUTIFUL, RELAXING EXPERIENCE

time-read
4 mins  |
June 2023
MAKE MORE WITH MINCE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

MAKE MORE WITH MINCE

From pork and beef to chicken, lamb and turkey, mince is affordable, filling, versatile and stars in a host of meals that’ll feed the fam for less

time-read
6 mins  |
June 2023
ΜΑΚΕ ΤΗΕ CONTINENTAL DRIFT
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

ΜΑΚΕ ΤΗΕ CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Give your garden a Mediterranean-style makeover by turning a sunny spot into an open-air entertaining and dining oasis surrounded by greenery!

time-read
2 mins  |
June 2023
STAY COOL IN THE TROPICS
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

STAY COOL IN THE TROPICS

You don't need equatorial heat to grow a tropical garden - you can chill out without temperature highs!

time-read
2 mins  |
June 2023
SMALL SIZE BIG WOW!
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

SMALL SIZE BIG WOW!

Make downsizing a dream come true with a small garden that is manageable and stunning!

time-read
2 mins  |
June 2023
MAKE AUTUMN AWESOME!
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

MAKE AUTUMN AWESOME!

It’s not quite winter yet – here’s how you can keep the warmth in your garden as the weather cools down

time-read
3 mins  |
June 2023
ROSES RULE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

ROSES RULE

Kings and queens may come and go but roses will always reign supreme in your garden!

time-read
4 mins  |
June 2023
POTATO PRINTING PICTURE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

POTATO PRINTING PICTURE

Make your own Scandi-inspired artwork using block-printing paint technique, Sharpies and spuds. Simple!

time-read
1 min  |
May 2023
SOY SAVVY!
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

SOY SAVVY!

Melt and pour your way to container candles made with soy wax to save money on scents!

time-read
1 min  |
May 2023
AROUND THE SIDE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia

AROUND THE SIDE

SPRUCE UP YOUR SIDE ENTRANCE IN A WEEKEND WITH A SLEEK NEW DIY GATE

time-read
3 mins  |
May 2023