"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.

There are many reasons why people may prefer to plant neem or margosa trees in their yards or gardens. But make sure that ...

Most water oaks grow very large (60 to 80 feet tall and 40 feet wide) in about 40 to 50 years. After 50 to 60 years, they tend to develop decay in their trunks. Although they make nice shade trees ...

We live in impatient times, and when we decide we want a tree in our yard we want it to grow quickly so we can enjoy its shade. There are quite a few local trees that grow fast, as well as some that ...

Silk trees (Albizia julibrissin) are easily spotted around the city with masses of fluffy pinky-red flowers covering the trees. Photo / Gareth Carter If you have thought a shade tree in the backyard ...

If you love your trees but hate that bare patch of dirt underneath, you’re not alone. Grass rarely grows well beneath trees thanks to shade and thirsty roots that soak up moisture. The good news? You ...

Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

November through February is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines. If you have been thinking about adding a shade tree to your landscape, now is a great time to do it.