The problem is that it can take decades or more for some of these trees to grow large enough to provide shade. The solution is to plant a fast-growing shade tree. The basswood is the perfect shade ...

Unfortunately, the amount of time it takes for most trees to grow doesn't really offer any quick relief. But there's hope. This fast-growing shade tree can give you shade in just a few years ...

There are some ground cover plants that love shade, such as common wild ginger or ... how it can beautify the soggy spots ...

Native trees also support our native wildlife, which evolved alongside them, so recognize them as food. The same can’t be ...

The trees grow quickly—up to 5 feet every year—so you can expect to block out curious eyes within a few seasons. Remember, though, fast-growing privacy trees require more maintenance ...

The sycamore tree is one of the top shade trees to grow in your yard simply because of its expansive canopy. Sycamores are ...

Just because a plant grows wild in the swamps of Southeast Texas or the deserts of West Texas, it doesn’t get a blanket ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! This week I want to talk about Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), an invasive ...

Japanese Maple trees are loved for their gorgeous color-shifting leaves, creating a magical-looking fall landscape. Here's ...

From the false olive to pompon tree and more, South Africa has many beautiful indigenous trees that are ideal for small gardens, attracting insect and bird ...

As for medium trees try trident maple, Chinese pistache, eastern redcedar, dogwood, crape myrtle, and several types of ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! This week I want to talk about tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), an invasive ...