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 ...

Sweetgum is also a fast-growing shade tree with brilliant fall colors. It has a star-shaped leaf. One drawback of sweetgum is the spiny seed capsule. This fallen fruit can make walking in the yard ...

Trees just can't be beat for providing shade in the yard and creating a relaxing and lushly green atmosphere. When you're starting with a bare yard that lacks trees, it can be tempting to ignore the ...

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 ...

If you have thought a shade tree in the backyard would be nice, it’s probably during the hot days of summer. A tree to dapple the strong sunshine, to provide relief from the heat, a tree to sit under ...

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 ...

Several species of native flowering trees are currently in bloom, adding beauty to the spring landscape. These trees, including Pinxter Azaleas, Japanese magnolias, and Carolina Silverbells, offer a ...

Pruning is an essential garden chore for healthy trees, and you may assume that fruit and shade trees have the same pruning ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...