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Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

What is the minimum number of trees needed in my landscape to provide energy conservation benefits?

Each yard is unique in its orientation to the summer sun, winter winds and spaces available for planting trees. In some situations, your neighbor’s trees may be providing your property with shade, cooling effects or blocking cold winds. In this …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Is there a specific type of tree that is good to plant for energy conservation?

Different types of trees can help to conserve energy in different ways. Deciduous trees (trees that lose all of their leaves each fall) save energy in summer by shading houses, paved areas, and air conditioners. Small deciduous trees and …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Which trees are recommended for maximum energy conservation?

For most aspects of energy conservation, the bigger the tree the better. Larger trees shade larger areas. Though not an energy-saving feature, large trees also store more carbon. In some ways, trees that use more water save more energy too, …

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