The extreme heat stretch we are going through can be dangerous not only for people and pets, but also for plants.

Trees, when properly planted, provide natural cooling effects. Trees reflect solar radiation, clean the air by removing climate-warming dioxide, and can reduce the temperature by 4 to 5 degrees.

Trees, when properly planted, provide natural cooling effects. Trees reflect solar radiation, clean the air by removing climate-warming dioxide, and can reduce the temperature by 4 to 5 degrees.

Q: I have three Arizona cypress trees on the west side of my backyard in the Northeast Heights here in Albuquerque. The bark on all three is peeling away, which I know is normal for an Arizona ...