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Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: A Guide for Homeowners and Professionals

...climates, this can significantly increase soil temperature, potentially stressing or harming the roots of some plants. However, in cooler climates, this effect can be beneficial for warming the soil in the spring. Keep in mind, lighter colored stones will reflect more heat and darker ones will absorb more heat.  No n...