If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

A robust evergreen, the Leyland cypress is a great choice for a dense privacy barrier. “The cypress grows up to 3-4 feet ...

A Dipteryx oleifera tree just after being struck by lightning in 2019 ( top) versus two years later ( bottom ). The tree ...

If you want to add some height to your yard, then consider the Norway spruce ( Picea abies ), which can reach upwards of 70 ...