During the day, green spaces are cooler than the surrounding built-up areas, but this effect is often counterbalanced by increased humidity.

The $60 million plan will target lower income areas where there are fewer trees than in wealthy neighborhoods.

The Office of Heat Response and Mitigation has requested $60 million over the next five years to plant 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures. The measure passed unanimously with an 8-0 ...

These perennials will brighten up all the shady spots in your garden. From flowers to ferns, we've got the best shade ...

The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson trialed more than 225 varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs ...

Each year, the Youth Tree Leaders program hires up to about 50 teenagers. They learn about planting and caring for drought-tolerant trees and participate in planting events alongside arborists and ...

Uncertain about the future? Why not try seeds? They’re easy to save and provide a safety net for good times and bad.

As climate change makes South Texas' summers hotter and winters more likely to bring freezes, homeowners may want to reconsider their landscaping plants.

Whether you live in an area with little rain or you're looking for something that can handle some neglect, these drought-tolerant ground covers are great picks.

Growing plants that can withstand bizarre weather patterns is becoming more of a worry these days. Try these resilient plants ...

The new weather normal demands new plant varieties undergo rigorous evaluation in plant trials. Here is a look at some of the ...