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.

Waiting until the leaves drop in fall is a rule of thumb for pruning shade trees, mainly because you can see bare limbs better, and the job is less “messy” without leaves attached to the cut branches.

Tall trees can offer shade, privacy, and a wildlife habitat in your yard. Try planting these large trees to create the ideal ...

One of the signature trees at the Pitt County Arboretum is the Nuttall oak in our Mixed Border. Perhaps the largest tree on the grounds, the Nuttall pre-dates the formation of the Arboretum itself, ...

Q: I’ve lost large chunks of bark off my Mexican white oak in just six weeks. It is without leaves. It’s a great shade tree on the west side of my kitchen. What might have caused that? A: It's a bit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real ...

* What they are: Swamp white oak is a long-lived Pennsylvania-native shade tree that’s a good food source for a variety of moth and butterfly caterpillars as well as a good supplier of acorns for ...

If you are lucky enough to have a big backyard to hang out in, you probably want to be able to enjoy it for as much of the year as possible. That's especially true when it's summer and outdoor ...

Find out what types of oak trees are best for your growing conditions, from dry to wet, and sandy to clay soil. I'm a big fan of all types of oak trees, and I’ve even sprouted an acorn from a tree at ...

Find the best shade and small trees for South Texas yards, plus how CPS Energy's rebate can help cover planting costs.