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How to Use Landsaping Trees to Shade WindowsShade from trees is one of nature's free sources for energy conservation.
How to Pick the Perfect Shade TreeShade trees add great beauty to your yard.
Shade Trees that Grow FastWith the coming of Spring and Summer the need for backyard shade quickly comes to mind. And there is a bit of a solution for shade-seekers if you plant these fast-growing shade trees.- Determining the Shade a Shade Tree Will ProvideHow are you going to see this shadow pattern that the tree will produce? There are two ways that this can be accomplished and they both have to do with the mature height of the tree.
- Best Shade TreesFive of the best shade trees for any landscape.
- Shade Trees that Resist DiseaseWhile no tree is completely immune to disease, some species are less susceptible than others, and that is an important consideration when choosing a shade tree for your yard, garden or patio.
Plant Shade Trees and Flowering Trees in the FallFall gives you a new and colorful perspective of your landscape, along with ideas on which trees you might want to add. Fall is also the perfect time of year to plant the shade trees and flowering trees of your choice.- The Shade Loving TreesShade trees are awesome. One does not fully appreciate the comfort, shelter and welcome breeze of a shade tree until they find themselves in a dessert.
- Plant Shade Plants Under Large Trees Instead of GrassShade loving plants will grow well in the shade of a large shade tree and you won't need to mow under the shade tree because it will be a shade garden.
- Choosing a Shade TreeInstant shade is not that easy.
- Siberian Elm Tree and Shade Tree Planting TipsWhen Elm was first introduced it was widely planted on streets, in parks and on home grounds.
- Shade Trees Add Beauty, Comfort to GardenThere is probably nothing so pleasant as a comfortable shade tree with spreading branches that offer a restful place for the body and soothing beauty for the soul.
Fast-Growing Trees for Your YardTwenty popular North American shade trees are listed with mature heights and widths, growing zones, and good and bad traits. General shapes and fall colors are also given.
The Best Fast Growing Shade TreesLooking for a fast-growing tree for your yard? This list provides a quick look at 22 common choices, with heights at 3 years and maturity.- How to Pick a Shade TreeInfinitely varied in type, description and function, shade trees provide a multitude of benefits in the home garden, community and environment.
- Are You Thinking About Planting Shade Trees?This article discusses shade trees and considerations to make before planting them.
- Shade Trees Are Great for Any YardShade trees add a nice cool spot in the yard or garden. Let's look at some good practices in planting them.
- Best Shade TreesShade trees add beauty to your yard and, depending on where they are planted, can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs. Most nurseries define "shade tree" as a full-grown tree that is at least 25-feet tall.
- Best Shade TreesLandscapers have many variations of trees available to offer the home buyer, with maple, oak and birch topping the list.
- How to Choose, Plant, and Grow a Shade Tree for Your GardenFor shading gardens, you will want a shade tree that grows quite speedily and to provide plenty of shade. There are a multitude of shade trees available. With this wide variety, finding a shade tree for your garden should be quite easy and fast.
- The Best Fast Growing Shade TreesWant trees that will grow swift and surely? Below are some of the best fast growing trees on the market today
Alternate Home Cooling MethodsRunning a central air-conditioning system drives electric bills right through the roof. With the rising costs of electricity, people are turning off their central air-conditioning systems and are turning to alternative methods of cooling their homes.- The RoadA creative piece about a young teenagers adventure through self discovery.
- Growing Laurus NobilisLaurus nobilis, commonly known as the Bay Laurel, is a tree native to Europe. Before planting one in your yard, learn about its soil requirements, climate tolerances, and potential pest problems.
- Growing Zelkova SerrataZelkova serrata, commonly known as the Japanese zelkova, is a deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. Before planting one in your yard, learn about its soil requirements, climate tolerances, and potential pest problems.
- Growing Ulmus ParvifoliaUlmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese elm, is a deciduous tree native to eastern Asia. Before planting one in your yard, learn about its soil requirements, climate tolerances, and potential pest problems.
- Growing Quercus AlbaQuercus alba, commonly known as the white oak, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. Before planting one in your yard, learn about its soil requirements, climate tolerances, and potential pest problems.
- Growing Lagerstroemia IndicaLagerstroemia indica, commonly known as the crape myrtle, is a deciduous tree native to southeastern Asia. Before planting one in your yard, learn about its soil requirements, climate tolerances, and possible pest problems.
Adding Shade to Desert Landscaping: Beyond TreesCertainly living in the desert makes one appreciate shade of all kinds, and trees offer the most aesthetic way of bringing shade into your landscaping. While waiting for trees to mature, building shade will have you enjoying your back yard in no time.- Native Shrubs and Trees that Are Susceptible to DiseaseA look at three shrubs and trees that are native to the United States that may be prone to particular diseases.
- Ornamental Oak VarietiesThere are a number of oak varieties that make great additions to your backyard.
SummertimeThe joys of summer - An acrostic poem.- Native Maple Trees of the NortheastA look at the Mountain Maple, Sugar Maple, and Red Maple native trees; all found in the Northeast United States.
- Growing Evergreen Trees for ShadeShade trees provide an important function in a landscape. In addition to shade, they can form a protective border along property lines. Come Christmastime - you're at the ready for lights, decorations and to win the award for the best holiday decorations
- Five Things to Consider when Deciding Where to Plant a TreeThinking of adding a tree to your garden this year? Here are five things you should keep in mind when you are deciding where to put it.
- I WishJust by wishing, things can happen, but sometimes has unintended consequences. First published in Foliate Oak Literary Journal: http://www.foliateoak.uamont.edu/archives/october-2010/prose/i-wish-by-karen-wodke
- This is ParadiseFor a while each year in spring and autumn Florida's weather can be described as perfect.
- The Most Unusual Trees for a Texas LandscapeThe diverse Texas climate makes and environment for many different types of trees.
- Mid-Size Shade and Small Ornamental TreesAny size garden can have a tree, just pick the right size.
- Trees for Zones 9 and 10Finding a tree that is perfect for your garden involves many different variables, not the least of which is whether or not the tree is acclimated to your climate.
