4 simple steps to turn your yard into a cool, refreshing getaway

SALT LAKE CITY — When temperatures climb into triple digits, your landscape can either feel hot and harsh or cool and refreshing. The secret to cooling it down is making smart design choices.

Jessica Berrett shared four easy ways to make your landscape feel cooler this summer.

Use Cool Colors

Add Shade

Let Foliage Do the Work

Add the Sound of Water

Find more garden inspiration from Jessica Berrett on Instagram, @plant.geek.