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Keeping cool with shade trees

What you can plant to block out the summer sun
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — We're in the middle of yet another heatwave and with temperatures in the triple digits, a little bit of shade can go a long way. In this Growing Your Garden 23ABC meteorologist Brandon Michaels looks into what you can plant to help block out the intense summer sun and keep your yard a little bit cooler.

Growing Your Garden: Keeping Cool with Shade Trees

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