Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real environmental concern, every tree planted—even just one or two in the ...

Fast-growing trees can add character and color to your home's landscape relatively quickly, but those varieties often require full sun to add height so quickly. However, there are plenty of ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

In the heat of summer, nothing beats hanging out in the backyard under the leafy cover of a beautiful shade tree. They can be wonderful additions to your outdoor space, like the magnolia, a flowering ...

If you're thinking about planting a tree in your yard but worry about maintenance and potential damage, understory trees are ...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — With the Treasure Coast, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties under a heat advisory, finding shade under trees may be a great way to escape the high temperatures. We spoke to ...

I recently bought two 12-foot shade trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago. It sounds like you have not ...

The benefits of trees are boundless. Whether it is the calming aesthetics of a tree-lined path or street, the cooling shade of a looming oak on a summer day, or the joy of watching wildlife shelter ...

Landscape trees fulfill many functions, including seasonal color in the form of blossoms or autumn foliage. Some trees provide food (fruit or nuts) for humans and wildlife, while others offer ...

Discover practical strategies to cool Indian backyards with shade trees and structures. From neem and mango to pergolas and ...