Partial shade allows a larger selection of plants including firespike, ti plant, beauty berry, begonias, ornamental gingers ...

Fortunately, there are a few fruit trees that have adapted on their own or through special cultivation to survive in the dry climates of the southwest and which tend to be drought-tolerant.

You want to ensure it has room to grow while having a broad canopy spread to provide shade. The type of tree you get for your patio will depend on your climate and its location. Research which ...

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with photographs) and the shade level they prefer.

clean the air by removing climate-warming dioxide, and can reduce the temperature by 4 to 5 degrees. And they are lovely to look at. The Legislature could require builders to provide a shade tree ...

Landscape designer recommends trees that are able to withstand the increased heat, erratic weather and shifting precipitation ...

California's Central Valley is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with hot ... One key factor in mitigating the impacts of extreme heat is access to shade. Green spaces, trees, and vegetation ...