Trees deliver climate control coolness during summer days. A tree on city streets can reduce temperatures by as much as 25 ...

Canopy Patio Awning One of the most popular patio shade ideas is a canopy patio awning that’s permanently installed. The fabric on most shade awnings is removable and should last about 15 years.

The best trees for pots can help transform your outdoor space in multiple ways. They have obvious aesthetic appeal –even more ...

Click on the first image above from AccuWeather to see the latest predicted snowfall totals, which were released Friday morning, Feb. 7: 1 to 3 inches in the lightest shade of blue, 3 to 6 inches in ...

University of Minnesota Extension If you traveled through rural Minnesota last winter, you probably realized some of the benefits of windbreaks and living snow ...

It is also known as slime flux. Wetwood is a common disease affecting the central core or bark of shade trees, such as elm. The stain is caused by slime generated from fermentation pressure in ...

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).

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves ...

In the first image above, locations where significant to severe icing is expected are shown in the darker shade, including parts of New York ... to a half-inch can weigh down power lines and snap tree ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police responded to a call about a stolen vehicle around 2 p.m. on Sunday, leading them to a residence on the 1300 block of East Blake Ave. Upon arrival, officers ...

with some evidence that greening increases academic achievement trees and other vegetation can improve air quality at school, provide shade and UV protection from the sun. Because schools are ...