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 ...

If your outdoor space is looking a little sparse after the non-stop excitement of summer blooms and fall color it's time to think about how best to fill the gaps. Choose easy evergreen trees that will ...

Trees add immense value to the landscape, both aesthetically and economically. They provide the foundation around which we ...

Evergreens are prized for their year-round greenery and texture, but they can also provide shade for your yard. The evergreen family extends beyond conifers and includes any tree that keeps its green ...

All parts of these plants are toxic if ingested. Why we love it: With a selection of hellebore plants for dry shade, you can ...

This time of year, some gardeners consider the advantages of shade. Not every garden has it made in the shade, however — having large trees that provide shade also can cause problems with above-ground ...

As you looked out the windows of your house this winter at all the dormant and barren deciduous trees in your landscape, perhaps you thought that a little green would be a nice addition this year. But ...

Now that the holidays have passed and we all could stand to shed a few pounds, what better way to get active than tackling some yard work? Winter is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, giving them ...

Evergreen shrubs can provide a lush display year-round, but if you pair them with these beneficial plants, they'll likely be ...

Lunceford on Landscaping.BY LU SNYDERNEILS LUNCEFORDEvergreen trees can be expensive. There’s only a limited number that will survive in Summit County – and not all of those will survive throughout – ...

In beautiful Southern California, being able to go outside and enjoy a private front yard is a valuable and sometimes rare thing. Unfortunately, many San Diegans live a little too close to neighbors ...

Smaller native shade trees will delight you with fragrant blossoms, striking bark and manageable size without overwhelming ...