Climate control!
Energy Conservation through Strategic Landscaping
- Ornamental Plants can serve to modify the environment where they are placed
- Plant large deciduous shade trees on the south, southwest and west sides of the structures: homes patios decks, outdoor recreation and entertaining areas for shade
- Plant deciduous vines on supports or trellises against walls to the south, southwest and west sides to again provide shade in summer and privacy
- Plant evergreen or deciduous shrubs to shade air conditioning units
- Plant evergreens close to structures on the north or north west, northeast sides to create an insulating dead air space and insulate against winter winds
- Plant staggered, double rows of tall evergreen shrubs or trees on the north side of the house to block or divert winter wind
- Plant tree and shrub groupings to direct the wind in desireable directions, aqllowing cold air to settle downhill when possible
- Plant trees and shrubs to intercept light and heat from light-colored, paved surfaces
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