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 ...

Most gardeners wait until spring to plant fruit trees, but these varieties actually thrive when planted now and reward you with fruit much sooner.

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 ...

There are many trees that provide excellent shade in the landscape. These trees are all fast growing, hardy, and can be ...

Fast-growing trees can add character and color to your home's landscape relatively quickly, but those varieties often require full sun to add height so quickly. However, there are plenty of ...

For an unusual twist on a popular fruit bush, you could consider a 'Pink Lemonade' blueberry. As the name suggests, this ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.