When summer temperatures skyrocket, there's no better feeling than escaping to your patio to cool down. But, if your outdoor seating is caught in suntrap, it doesn't make the most comfortable retreat. That's where plants come in, specifically the ones that instantly make outdoor spaces feel cooler.
It can be as simple as arranging lush foliage of ferns in containers to cool down the air as they transpire, or placing a tree canopy over your patio to cast some shade and make it more comfortable. It's a backyard idea that creates a cooler microclimate in sun-soaked corners, whether on a patio or a balcony.
