Shade Trees For The Garden – Growing Shade Trees In The Northwest U.S.

The fact is global temperatures are on the rise, even in the Pacific Northwest with its predominantly temperate climate. A simple (albeit temporary) fix is incorporating shade trees in the Northwest landscape to help reduce temperatures. Planting shade trees not only cools things down, but the shade they provide makes asphalt streets last longer and their root systems slow runoff that must otherwise be treated. Interested in growing shade trees in Washington or other Pacific Northwest states? Read on to learn about shade trees for the garden. Pacific Northwest Shade Trees There are three things to consider before investing in shade trees for the garden. First of all, decide where the tree is going. West and south exposures are the warmest, so trees should be placed to shade these areas during hot summer months. Once you have decided on the placement of your shade trees, think about the canopy shape […]

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