Homeowners with large trees and a lot of shade may find themselves having trouble getting grass to establish. Very few turf grass species thrive in shady conditions. Plus, turf grass growing under a ...

Besides health effects, shade trees also have been shown to reduce the demand on air-conditioning for those who can just go inside on unbearable days. The U.S. Department of Energy, for example, says ...

Fast-growing trees can add character and color to your home's landscape relatively quickly, but those varieties often require full sun to add height so quickly. However, there are plenty of ...

Question: Are there evergreen shade trees other than live oaks that will do well in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in our black clay soils? — T.A., Richardson Answer: Live oaks, although excellent trees, ...