http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/how-to-choose-the-right-landscaping-trees-2008-01-17/ Landscaping, landscape, lawn, and garden ideas. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:36:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/how-to-choose-the-right-landscaping-trees-2008-01-17/#comment-320 Yohwon Chu Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:09:38 +0000 http://landscaping.savvy-cafe.com/how-to-choose-the-right-landscaping-trees-2008-01-17/#comment-320 We have found that trees that lose their leaves in the fall (i.e., deciduous) are the most effective at reducing heating and cooling energy costs. When selectively placed around a house, they provide excellent protection from the summer sun but permit winter sunlight to reach and warm your house. The height, growth rate, branch spread, and shape are all factors to consider in choosing a tree. Trees can add value to your home, help cool your home and neighborhood, break the cold winds to lower your heating costs, and provide food for wildlife. The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day. We have found that trees that lose their leaves in the fall (i.e., deciduous) are the most effective at reducing heating and cooling energy costs. When selectively placed around a house, they provide excellent protection from the summer sun but permit winter sunlight to reach and warm your house. The height, growth rate, branch spread, and shape are all factors to consider in choosing a tree. Trees can add value to your home, help cool your home and neighborhood, break the cold winds to lower your heating costs, and provide food for wildlife. The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.

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