The arrival of spring after a long winter can make us eager for early blooming plants, but we are not the only ones who are looking forward to early flowers.
ROOTED IN COOL: The Impact of Trees
We’ve all taken cover under a tree for the shade but trees do even more to affect temperatures. Trees “transpire”. They absorb rainwater through their roots and then release it as vapor via the pores on their leaves, cooling the air. Areas with trees can be up to 10 degrees cooler than city streets.