When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind. Another serviceable choice is the American linden (Tilia americana). Also ...

The benefits of trees are boundless. Whether it is the calming aesthetics of a tree-lined path or street, the cooling shade of a looming oak on a summer day, or the joy of watching wildlife shelter ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...

Autumn brings renewed vigor to the garden. Trees ignite in fiery hues. Asters and sunflowers erupt with autumn blooms. Even our vegetable gardens regain productivity. The crisp nights and cool days of ...

* 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 ...

TCPalm has articles about some native Florida plants and the different uses for them. Do you garden? What's your favorite ...

The flowering dogwood tree (Cornus florida) is an all-season beauty that fits in any garden. Here's the best time to plant ...

PITTSFIELD — A neighborhood off Elm Street is about to get shadier — literally — thanks to a state grant. Pittsfield has been awarded $65,800 through the Cooling Corridors Grant Program to plant 40 ...