8 Best Shade Trees to Cool Your Yard This Summer + How to Stake & Install Root Barriers 🌳

Get your yard ready for summer heat! ☀️ In this video, I’ll show you 8 of the best shade trees to help cool your landscape naturally while adding beauty and value to your property. Whether you live in a hot climate or just want more comfortable outdoor spaces, these trees are a game-changer.

But that’s not all — I’ll also walk you through how to properly double stake a new tree for strong, healthy growth and how to install a root barrier to protect your hardscape, foundations, and utilities.

🌳 In this video, you’ll learn:

8 top shade trees for summer cooling
How to choose the right tree for your yard
Proper double staking techniques
How to install a tree root barrier step-by-step
Tips for long-term tree health and landscape protection

Adding shade trees is one of the most effective ways to reduce heat, save energy, and create a more enjoyable outdoor space. If you’re planning a landscape upgrade, this is a must-watch!

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Here are the trees (with some extras) and links to order them:
1 – Jacaranda
https://amzn.to/42aZFjY
2 – Silk Oak Tree
https://amzn.to/3IseU1p
3 – Crape Myrtle
https://amzn.to/42QkOA9
4 – Floss Silk Tree
https://amzn.to/3IGHbkG
5 – Gold Medallion Tree
https://amzn.to/4mytEcY
6 – Eastern Redbud
https://amzn.to/3IvlPXC
7 – Purple Leaf Plum
https://amzn.to/3IkEvt8
8 – Angel Trumpet Tree
https://amzn.to/3KjX94Y
9 – Evergreen Pear Tree
https://amzn.to/3IFuw1r
10 – Chaste Tree
https://amzn.to/4nTBdMA
11 – Strawberry Tree ‘Marina’
https://amzn.to/42cwyNn

Here’s are links to buy some of the supplies in the video:
Tree straps
https://amzn.to/3lOWts9
https://amzn.to/3FuFekM
https://amzn.to/3sBSKPW
https://amzn.to/3EuJCij

Slow release tree fertilizer
https://amzn.to/3lOtRiF
https://amzn.to/3lNFWVe

Tree care books
https://amzn.to/3YJrvQs
https://amzn.to/3XC39a4

Also, here are the links to buy a root barrier:
https://amzn.to/3LoL7aN
https://amzn.to/3krPvcd
https://amzn.to/3xVydaz
https://www.ndspro.com/shop/root-barriers/root-barrier-sheet-material.html

Thank you to Juan Montano of Unique Landscaping for demonstrating how to do these important tree care tips.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
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