October is one of the best months for planting trees, and since it is less than a month away, now is a great time to start thinking about the size and type of tree that would work best in your landscape.

Given the current roasting we are having this summer, my mind at the moment drifts quickly to the shade trees, and my favorite trees of all time – the oaks.

Planted and watered properly, young trees will grow fast and can dramatically enhance our landscapes.

Apart from their beauty, there is ...