There are many ways to create shade and conserve energy in your landscape without planting a large tree. You may use large shrubbery or small trees to cast shade onto sidewalks, air conditioning units, lower portions of walls, and west-facing …
What is a windbreak?
A windbreak is a row or group of trees, shrubs, or structural elements (e.g. fences) that are used to block and direct the wind. Vegetative windbreaks are used in agriculture to prevent wind erosion or damage to field crops. For …
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 …
Guide wind – Maximize summer cooling
Strategically positioning vegetation in landscapes can maximize energy benefits and save money for homeowners, commercial properties and public facilities. Vegetation can be placed within the landscape to manipulate air movement by
- obstruction,
- guidance,
- deflection, and
- filtration.
Use vegetation to obstruct …