A great way to help yourself (and wildlife!) cool down this summer is to build a shade garden. These gardens take on many shapes and sizes, from pre-built structures like pergolas to an abundance of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. When ...

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

It's official: This summer is shaping up to be another record-breaker for rising temperatures. Heat waves have already swept through much of the United States, bringing with them intense UV rays and ...

Gardening in the shade is often thought of as swimming upstream; plant choices are limited and there’s no hope for color. But learning how to work with shady conditions and finding the right plants ...

Students will design and build a structure that can block the sun to create a shaded area and will test to see if the shady spot is cooler. Sunlight warms the Earth’s surface. Certain structures are ...