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 ...

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, ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

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 ...

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

Having a big shade tree in your yard can provide a cooler hangout spot in the summer and cut back on the AC bill. But choosing and planting the right tree so it will grow to full height and provide ...

Q. We are looking for a tree to replace our large magnolia that provides good shade – in addition to fallen leaves that last an eternity. We’d like a tree that will grow fairly quickly and that will ...

Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer. When many native bloomers are past their spring glory ...

We live in impatient times, and when we decide we want a tree in our yard we want it to grow quickly so we can enjoy its shade. There are quite a few local trees that grow fast, as well as some that ...

This is a great time of the year to plant trees and shrubs in the San Antonio area. When we say trees and shrubs, too often we think only of large shade trees and shrubs for foundation plantings or ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...