It was exactly 18 years ago, on April 1, 2004, when I was sitting at my computer straining my brain to come up with a timely subject upon which to pontificate. It occurred to me that my column was going to appear exactly on the first of April - a day that traditionally has been set aside for enjoying a practical joke or two…
If you recall, I mentioned a number of larger growing maples last week that have vibrant autumn color. There are a plethora of other shade trees worthy of landscape consideration, including many with…