Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
A well-designed landscape not only can add beauty to your home but it also can
reduce your heating and cooling costs. On average, landscaping for energy
efficiency provides enough energy savings to return an initial investment in less
than 8 years.
Here you can learn more about the following elements of an energy-efficient
landscape design:
Free Backyard Landscaping Idea
No matter where you live, there is nothing better than relaxing outdoors on a warm
summer night watching your backyard landscaping ideas come to life.
Microclimate
Consider your home's microclimate along with your regional climate in your
landscape design.
Shading
Use trees and other plants to help shade your home if needed to help reduce
cooling costs.
Shade Tree Guide
Here is a quick reference guide to the best trees for shade and background.
Windbreaks
Use windbreaks—tree and/or shrub plantings—around your home if needed to help
reduce heating costs.
Water Conservation
Conserve water along with energy for a more sustainable landscape.
The Urban Heat Island Effect
On warm summer days with calm winds, the air in a city can be 2-8 degrees F hotter
than the surrounding countryside.
A well-designed landscape not only can add beauty to your home but it also can
reduce your heating and cooling costs. On average, landscaping for energy
efficiency provides enough energy savings to return an initial investment in less
than 8 years.
Here you can learn more about the following elements of an energy-efficient
landscape design:
Free Backyard Landscaping Idea
No matter where you live, there is nothing better than relaxing outdoors on a warm
summer night watching your backyard landscaping ideas come to life.
Microclimate
Consider your home's microclimate along with your regional climate in your
landscape design.
Shading
Use trees and other plants to help shade your home if needed to help reduce
cooling costs.
Shade Tree Guide
Here is a quick reference guide to the best trees for shade and background.
Windbreaks
Use windbreaks—tree and/or shrub plantings—around your home if needed to help
reduce heating costs.
Water Conservation
Conserve water along with energy for a more sustainable landscape.
The Urban Heat Island Effect
On warm summer days with calm winds, the air in a city can be 2-8 degrees F hotter
than the surrounding countryside.
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