No one can miss the start of summer here in the Mojave. Starting with cool clear mornings, by the end of an afternoon, days can easily have become 30 or 40 degrees warmer. The cool evenings and ...

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 ...

KUSA — This heat wave reminds us why we plant trees and build gazebos, pergolas and other shade structures. They offer a shady retreat and a place to grow exciting plants. What can be grown in shade ...

Discover practical strategies to cool Indian backyards with shade trees and structures. From neem and mango to pergolas and ...

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 ...