Everybody loves a majestic shade tree. It invites you to stay cool and adds dimension to your landscape. But it doesn’t stop there. Healthy, well-kept trees add to the value of your property, too.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you have a small suburban lot or a big, rambling yard, an outdoor space becomes infinitely more ...

I know for many people, home values have plummeted. One way to keep your home’s value as high as possible, especially compared to the neighboring homes, is to keep the landscape looking its best.

Trees with colorful foliage, like these shown in the front yard of a home in Mountain View’s Sylvan Park neighborhood, can increase your property’s value. Embarcadero Media file photo. Welcome to our ...

For many residents of Watertown, their single biggest asset is their home. It is not only a place to live but a critical nest egg for the day they retire or trade down to a smaller space, whether that ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Having recently been quizzed pretty hard about what trees cost, and what their value might be under certain conditions, as I personally find that a very interesting subject, I thought I might get into ...