If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

Privacy fences are fine, but they send a certain message to your neighbors. If you have a small yard, these trees might be a ...

If you want to add some height to your yard, then consider the Norway spruce ( Picea abies ), which can reach upwards of 70 ...

But even the best planting technique isn’t as ... And while flowering trees offer beauty and a bit of shade, it never hurts to also plant nonflowering native trees — live oaks, red oaks ...

Your backyard should be an ... time outside on a hot day without any shade doesn't match most people's definition of a fun time. While planting some tall trees around the perimeter of your yard ...

Backyards have undergone quite a transformation over the last decade-plus. The days when patios and decks were all a backyard living space had to offer are largely a thing of the past, as homeowners ...

In just a few short years, you'll have both a beautiful—and functional—backyard ... most trees," she adds. Still, Hanrahan says that their fast growth makes them a good option for shade ...