When you have a garden, you can add not just flowers and vegetables, but for the benefits of more oxygen, cooling, supporting nature, increasing re-sale value, and the prevention of erosion or pure enjoyment, you can plant a tree or trees. After considering zoning laws related to digging and planting, climate and temperature, and probably a bit of advice from professionals and a handy book for would-be tree owners, the Arbor Day Foundation Plant Hardiness Zones which divides the US and Canada into 11 temperature zones to help you determine the general expected moisture, soil, and winds in your locality (http://shop.arborday.org/content.aspx?page=zone-lookup). You can now choose the right and best species of trees to plant.
For generally cold climates, you can choose perennial trees, evergreens or deciduous trees that can withstand winter temperatures. Deciduous trees lose their leaves when they adapt to seasonal changes. Evergreens, a lot of hot climate trees are also evergreens, also lose their leaves but only very gradually. Examples are oaks, eucalyptus, pine, hemlock, blue spruce, red cedar, and larch. When choosing trees for a hot garden, choose those that do not require regular watering. There are also a wide variety of evergreens for hot climates. Here is a list of 10 of the most popular garden trees:
HOT WEATHER TREES
COLD WEATHER TREES
When choosing trees, it’s best to avoid one with bark wounds and scars. Look for a lustrous variety with greener foliage and one that is well branched. A perfectly chosen tree will ensure enjoyment for many years to come.
from http://www.treemendousinc.com/choosing-tree-for-your-yard/
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