What is a native plant? The Washington Native Plant Society defines a Washington native plant as a species that occurs — or ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast ...

Tall trees can offer shade, privacy, and a wildlife habitat in your yard. Try planting these large trees to create the ideal ...

The benefits of trees are boundless. Whether it is the calming aesthetics of a tree-lined path or street, the cooling shade of a looming oak on a summer day, or the joy of watching wildlife shelter ...

Perhaps this is the year to think about more native plants. I admit that sounds a little dull when you know the garden ...

A sprawling shade tree can transform your yard into a tranquil oasis, offering relief from the heat while boosting the ...

On our hot summer days, shady garden areas can offer welcome respite from the heat. One of the challenges of gardening in shade, though, is adding interest through color, because it can be difficult ...

LIVABILITY SCORE TO COMPILE THE LIST. AND NOW TO OUR IMPACT. WEATHER. AS OUR AREA HAS BEEN UNDER A HEAT ADVISORY TODAY AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND. YOU GOT TO FIND SOME SHADE.

PITTSFIELD — A neighborhood off Elm Street is about to get shadier — literally — thanks to a state grant. Pittsfield has been awarded $65,800 through the Cooling Corridors Grant Program to plant 40 ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...