1 Neighboring fences: If the fences neighboring your property are made of wood, and you install a brick fence, your home is going to stand out -- and not in a good way. 2  Try to have your fencing blend in as much as possible. 3  It will appeal more to potential buyers.
2. Nuttall Oak: This fast growing shade tree, also called red oak or pin oak, is said to be the fastest growing variety of oak, and can provide not only a leafy canopy, but a steady supply of acorns each year, which are devoured by squirrels, deer, and turkeys.3.. Northern Catalpa: The large showy flowers of the catalpa, also known as the cigar tree or the catawba, are an added attraction to having this fast growing shade tree in your yard (and great for bees), but the real magic comes from its thick canopy of large leaves.
If your redwood tree allows a little light below it, you may be able to grow vegetables successfully. Grow really shade-tolerant leafy vegetables, such as kale, spinach and lettuce, in spring, and then move on to root vegetables, such as beets and carrots, in summer. The latter need a little more sunlight and so thrive when light and heat are more intense.