Your dream evergreen tree may be a soaring redwood, but the reality of most suburban homesites is you need a tree that won't ...

Evergreens are prized for their year-round greenery and texture, but they can also provide shade for your yard. The evergreen family extends beyond conifers and includes any tree that keeps its green ...

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 ...

This time of year, some gardeners consider the advantages of shade. Not every garden has it made in the shade, however — having large trees that provide shade also can cause problems with above-ground ...

Deciduous trees that drop their leaves during the winter are generally the best choice. These trees provide shade during the summer when it is needed, and let the sun shine on the house in the winter ...

Vinca minor, commonly known as periwinkle, is among the native plants that can provide yearlong color in the dry shade of a Western Washington garden. Hector Amezcua [email protected] This time of ...

The blossoms of the Evergreen Pear Tree were exceptionally vibrant in Santa Barbara this year, although somewhat short-lived, ...

Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

The Leyland cypress tree is not a good evergreen choice for your landscaping here in North Texas. It’s pretty when healthy but it has a weakness ― a fungal disease called seiridium canker that makes ...