The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change

Ken Druse

2015-04-14

Tags: Urban Planning, Gardening Tips, Climate Change Mitigation, Tree Conservation, Water Conservation, Edible Gardening

Trees make shade and lower temperatures. Trees will also help the environment by increasing humidity and boosting oxygen, and trees can help the earth in the long term. Trees are made of carbon and they get that carbon out of the atmosphere – absorbing the greenhouse gas and holding it all their lives.

The article "Cool the planet: create shade" from Sunset.com discusses the importance of shade in mitigating the effects of climate change. Author Ken Druse emphasizes that shaded areas can be 10 to 20 degrees cooler than sunny spots, reducing the need for water in gardens and contributing to cooler urban environments. Druse advocates for planting trees to create shade, which not only lowers temperatures but also increases humidity, boosts oxygen levels, and sequesters carbon. The article also provides tips for gardening in dry shade, suggesting the use of indigenous, drought-tolerant plants and moisture-absorbing crystals. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of growing shade-tolerant edible plants like kale, beet greens, and certain herbs.

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Keywords: Climate Change, Shade, Urban Cooling, Tree Planting, Indigenous Plants, Drought-Tolerant Plants, Moisture-Absorbing Crystals, Edible Plants, Environmental Benefits