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 ...

Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...

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 ...

Choosing fast-growing trees gives you privacy, shade, and beauty in just a few years instead of decades. Expert-recommended fast-growing trees reach maturity in as little as five years—much faster ...

For a little more privacy in your yard or on your patio, look no further than a natural fence made from fast-growing evergreen trees or shrubs like these.

Growing fruit trees indoors can transform even the coziest corners of your home into a verdant personal orchard. Even better, for impatient gardeners, there are a few fast-growing varieties that can ...

Trees are an essential part of any landscape, providing lasting structure and beauty. Discover gorgeous trees that add color and texture to the garden all year long. Learn how to use these trees to ...

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. CATHY WURZER: After 20 years of research, scientists at the University of Minnesota Duluth just unveiled a new kind ...