Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real ...

Q: I have just moved into my newly built house and would like to plant some shade trees near the house to help shade it during the summer. The back of the house faces west and takes a beating from 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 ...

Now is a good time to plant shade trees in San Antonio. When you live in a climate like we do, shade trees are an important part of the landscape. Temperatures of 100-plus degrees are difficult to ...

With sunshine at a premium in the Northwest, we crave it in our yards to both bask in and grow flowers. As a result, new building lots are often cleared of trees to allow for natural light. Often ...

We spend a lot of time puzzling over our shade tree selections. Too often we settle on a green giant that ends up towering over our entire landscape, casting shade wherever it grows. In many cases ...

If your lawn has a population of sand burs or crabgrass that germinates every summer, plan to apply a preemergent herbicide for grassy weeds in late February or early March. Dimension and Crew are two ...