One inexpensive and beautiful way to cut energy costs is to simply plant deciduous trees on the south, east, and west sides of your dwelling. If you plant some trees today, you can expect long-term rewards in about 5-6 years (I know seems like forever) but, if you know you’ll be in your home long-term, this is a smart and pretty investment.
By lining trees up on the sides of your home you can create enough shade to cut cooling costs by as much as 30-40% once the trees mature. Trees can also act as windbreakers in cooler weather and combat Beyond shading your property, trees also help lessen the effects of Urban Heat Islands (which make your area warmer than it should be.
You can get deciduous trees for around $10 per tree (give or take) which is a great deal. Before you choose a tree check out the post Tree Planting Where You Live, which can help you make smarter decisions about which trees are best to plant for your area.
Learn more about tree planting for energy savings.
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