"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Want to add some shade to your garden, backyard patio, or deck? Fast-growing shade trees are the answer.

Trees make a great focal point in any garden, but there are so many to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. Shade trees are very popular for obvious reasons. Some of them have big ...

Q: I have just moved into my newly built house and would like to plant some shade trees near the house to help shade it during the summer. The back of the house faces west and takes a beating from the ...