There is nothing like a shady yard on a hot summer day! Adding shade to the south side of a home can also help homeowners save money on cooling costs.

NC Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agents and their Master Gardeners are well equipped to help homeowners choose plants wisely. Whether the homeowner prefers foliage or flowers, wise plant selections can save on time and money.

The gardens also have an environmental benefit, in that they filter sediment and nutrients out of runoff water, decrease the amount of surface water runoff exiting the yard, and permit greater infiltration of water.

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