Landscape to Save Energy
This week’s energy saving tip will not only help you stay cool in the summer, but will also help you stay warm in the winter. How? Use landscaping strategically around your house to reduce your energy bill. Here are three steps from This Old House that you should consider when landscaping your property:
1. When building a new home, face front of house toward the south for solar heat gain.
2. In colder climates, plant evergreen trees on north side of house to block winter winds.
3. Plant deciduous trees on south side of house to block summer sun.
If you’d like more detailed information on this topic, read this article from HGTV.
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