Japanese maple

Gardeners in the Pacific Northwest are taking advantage of autumn to renovate their beds, saying fall is the best time of year to move plants. One homeowner is redoing an overgrown front bed crowded with lilies, where a Japanese maple planted in 2014 has outgrown its space.

Photographers are sharing images of Japanese maples at their most vivid, as fall foliage reaches its seasonal peak. The tree, prized for its deep red leaves, is drawing attention in nature and photography circles, with people scrolling through leaf shots to mark the change of season.