Can you have too many blooms in your garden? Absolutely not. Plant one or a combination of these trees for an outdoor space you and pollinators will love.

Any shovels used to plant around an existing tree can damage those vital roots, which, as Kober says, supply nutrients and stability. That said, there is a caveat, according to Kober.

With a goal to plant 75,000 new trees across Chicago, Our Roots Chicago has planted more than 47,000 so far—and more than 6,000 this year. "Tree is solution to many urban problems," Williams said.

The planting of 21 trees in the gully has sparked outrage among residents, who say the city failed to inform or involve them in a decision that could alter the neighborhood’s character.

Yet the tree has a dark side that haunts many, including reader Shane in Lakewood, who writes, “My question to you is regarding adding black walnut tree leaves and fruits to my compost pile.

Place the tree on the west or south side of the house to reduce your air conditioning costs. To reduce the chance of future limb breakage threats, plant the tree at least 15 feet away from buildings.