Storms in the South can topple shade trees, opening yards to the searing summer sun. Faithful readers asked me to suggest replacements that wouldn't take 50 years to reach a decent size or cause ...

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Many landscapes rely on a lawn and large shade trees, but the addition of medium-size trees provides a transition between the lawn or groundcovers and the shade trees, creating a complex, attractive ...

People often ask me what kind of tree to plant, and then I start asking questions. How much space do you have? What’s the purpose of the tree? Why do you want a tree in that spot? What are the growing ...

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.