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This is the one fast-growing tree you need to cool your patio in summer

Want to create some shade on your patio without doing anything too drastic? Planting is key – and this glorious, ...
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Fast-Growing Trees for the Landscape

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...
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Ask the Master Gardener: You can’t go wrong with planting a red maple for great fall color

Dear Master Gardener: My wife and I would like to plant a big shade tree in our front yard with beautiful fall color. We are thinking of planting a red maple. Is that a good choice? Answer: Red maple ...
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A fast-growing tree may transform your yard, but it carries downsides

Today, many Americans wholeheartedly embrace instant gratification. Technology — from the quick hits of dopamine our smartphones feed us to unlimited internet access — is making us less patient. This ...