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Need some shade, stat? Consider one of these easy-to-grow trees. Magic Flute/Getty Images Trees can provide shade for decades or even centuries in your garden. But maybe you aren't patient enough to ...

This is part of a weekly series answering "Why is that?" questions about Salem and the Mid-Valley. The question: Why does the Oregon state nut have two names? We have the answer. But first, a little ...

Here are 10 of the fastest-growing trees commonly used in home landscaping, according to Penelope O'Sullivan, author of "The Homeowner's Complete Tree and Shrub Handbook." This evergreen pine grows ...