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, ...

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 ...

Whether it's the personal benefits of privacy and gorgeous fall foliage, or the environmental benefits like improved air and soil quality, you really can't go wrong with adding some trees to your ...

You may have heard of ‘outside art’ before – but how about letting a tree sketch the next picture to adorn your living room wall? British artist Tim Knowles has created an amazing project to create ...

Shumard red oak Native to Texas, the Shumard reaches 60 feet and is one of the best oaks for fall color. The Shumard is tolerant of slightly alkaline soil. It likes sun and a moist but well-draining ...

A tree-shaded lawn is an oasis in the summertime simply because it provides cover from the sun's rays, but the benefits of trees extend beyond shade. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, filter air ...

Lots of reasons spur the planting of new trees, including shade, beauty, bird and pollinator benefits, and trees’ ability to produce oxygen while storing carbon to counteract harmful climate change.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Want to add some shade to your garden, backyard patio, or deck? Fast-growing shade trees are the answer.

Derek Markham is a green living expert who started writing for Treehugger in 2012. This iconic shade tree also happens to be a fast grower, with growth rates of more than two feet per year. While ...

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 ...