A tree-shaded lawn is an oasis in the summertime simply because it provides cover from the sun's rays, but the benefits of trees extend beyond shade. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, filter air ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

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 ...

Trees are always a worthy investment for your backyard. When you decide to plant a tree on your property, not only do you get a beautiful new landscaping feature but also a slew of additional benefits ...

Q. (My) birch tree, planted many years ago, has never really grown full. In the spring, it will get tiny green leaves but (it’s) still very airy and not full foliage. We’ve been told not to prune it.

Start off the new year by making a sound investment for your future… plant a tree! There are countless ways trees positively ...

BOISE, Idaho — Friday is Arbor Day in Idaho, so for this edition of You Can Grow It, KTVB Garden Master Jim Duthie provides a few tree varieties you may want to consider planting in your own yard. The ...