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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you're designing and brainstorming the best plants for a shade garden, you're not beholden to ground covers and tiny flowers. While full sun might sound like a requirement for having tall plants, ...

Among many other benefits, planting trees around your home really can save energy, according to the National Forest Service. The NFS said shade from two 25-foot tall trees on the west side of the ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

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.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Any time you’re out in this heat, we are all looking for a little shade to take cover. Some people are lucky and have big shade trees outside their homes. They make a difference!