In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Looking for relief from the sun? These seven fast-growing shade trees are perfect for creating a cooler, more comfortable backyard in a short time.

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When I was a kid, my aunt and uncle grew tomatoes in plastic buckets lined up like soldiers on the cement patio in their tiny Queens, N.Y., backyard.

Average annual temperatures on Long Island are projected to increase between 3.8 degrees and 5.8 degrees by the 2050s.

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. A private pilot walked ...

Mussaenda has small flowers, often in white or yellow, surrounded by numerous showy and often draping bracts which appear to ...

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about care of yellow poinciana trees, dwarf mondo, tomatoes and pineapples plus ...

Tucked away in Keystone Heights, Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is the escape hatch you never knew you needed from ...

Lake Owyhee State Park is what happens when desert landscapes and water features decide to create the ultimate collaboration ...

Poppy's outdoor oasis in Larchmere features nine fig trees, fresh herbs for garnishing drinks, and $8 cocktails during their ...

Discover beautiful small trees perfect for tight spaces, offering shade, privacy, and year-round visual interest.