Learn how to use small trees for landscaping to create the ideal backyard in every season — even if you don't have much space ...

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

We’re in full-on gardening mode as summer gets going. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...

Lots of reasons spur the planting of new trees, including shade, beauty, bird and pollinator benefits, and trees’ ability to produce oxygen while storing carbon to counteract harmful climate change.

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 ...

January is a good time to plant shade trees. If you plant now, the tree will have time to develop some roots before it is challenged by our summer temperatures. Good options include Texas red oak, ...

A new University of Alberta study helps get at the root of why residents—particularly in a small city—plant and maintain ...