Master Gardner Tips for Week of June 1

Here is the weekly crop of Master Gardener tips from Nebraska Extension in the Panhandle.

These tips are relevant to local lawn and garden issues in the High Plains and follow research-based recommendations. This week’s tips come from Elaine Pile, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, and each focuses on the roles that trees can play in home landscapes.

Trees help control yard temperatures: Trees can alter the temperature of outdoor living spaces, making them cooler and more usable during the summer. Mid-summer afternoon sun produces small shade patterns due to the sun’s high location...