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 ...

Sitting under the wide canopy of a tree can cool you off on a hot summer day and even lower home-energy costs. If your landscape is treeless, the sooner a new tree grows a shady canopy, the better. A ...

There's nothing quite like enjoying your morning coffee on your patio in the dappled shade. Sadly, this rarely comes to pass, as most shade trees are prone to dropping twigs, petals, fruits, seeds, ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your ...

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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I'm looking for a shade tree that is fast growing and attractive for my front ...

Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...

Imperial Irrigation District is starting a new “Tree for All” program to provide its residential electrical customers with a free, 5-gallon shade tree. Once mature, shade trees have the potential to ...

LIVABILITY SCORE TO COMPILE THE LIST. AND NOW TO OUR IMPACT. WEATHER. AS OUR AREA HAS BEEN UNDER A HEAT ADVISORY TODAY AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND. YOU GOT TO FIND SOME SHADE.