Arts & Entertainment Try this evergreen shade tree instead of the overused live oak The Mexican White Oak is the sleeper alternative for our clay soils.

Besides health effects, shade trees also have been shown to reduce the demand on air-conditioning for those who can just go inside on unbearable days. The U.S. Department of Energy, for example, says ...

The location of trees in landscapes to provide shade for homes, buildings, patios, terraces, etc. is important in reducing energy cost and making spaces more useful during hot times.

Besides buffering cocoa plants, shade trees also enhance soil fertility due to leaf shedding and pruning residues. These enrich the soil in organic matter and recycle nutrients and reduce soil ...

A Colorado planner says it's time to move past thinking trees vs. shade, and plan a future where both can thrive in urban settings.