Climbing Plants Turn Any Living Room Into a Secret Garden. Here’s What to Choose. ... In darker rooms, consider using grow lights to ensure your plants get the light they need to thrive.

2. A color story. The Taylors say a color story is crucial for a properly decorated living room. “Follow the 60-30-10 rule to create the perfect balance,” Tina Taylor says.

But most of our trees, shrubs and perennial plants come from temperate regions of the world, and aren’t as well adapted to living through waves of 90-degree days. “They need our help ...