Patience is a virtue, and many trees require it. "Trees, in general, live on a much longer timeline than we do, with many living for hundreds, and some even thousands of years," says Nancy Gaspari, an ...

Choosing fast-growing trees gives you privacy, shade, and beauty in just a few years instead of decades. Expert-recommended fast-growing trees reach maturity in as little as five years—much faster ...

If you want to upgrade your bare-looking yard, or create more shade from the elements, trees can instantly transform your outdoor space. Much like these 7 plants to create more privacy in your ...

When seeking fast-growing trees for a natural privacy screen in your yard, Green Giant arborvitae (Thuja standishii × plicata 'Green Giant') is a near staple. Depending on the site's conditions, it ...

While fencing in your backyard can create some privacy, it's not always the best choice. Even Robert Frost wasn't so sure that good fences make good neighbors. As he puts it in the poem where that ...

The first decision to make is if you want the screen to be evergreen. Do you need screening year-round or just during the growing season? Most of the time, growing season is enough. Most folks are ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Friday we wrap up a month of talking about trees by tackling the topic of fast-growing trees. People ask us to recommendations on fast-growing trees all the time. We have a list ...

“I want one that grows fast.” Often, that’s the first criterion for homeowners shopping for a tree. But there’s a catch. “A fast-growing tree may require more maintenance and may not live as long,” ...

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 ...