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Think About Landscaping Now to Save on AC Bills in the Summer

Description: Tips on how to save energy costs by planting shade trees around your home.

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With the cold winter months now upon us, the furthest thought from anyone’s mind may be the hot summer season that seems years away! However, this is the perfect time to begin planning ways to cut back on your cooling bills this spring and summer.

Landscaping for energy efficiency is arguably the best way to reduce your energy consumption during the hot, humid season. According to recent studies performed by the US Department of Agriculture, you can cut your cooling bills by 20-40% by strategically planting shade trees around your house. This adds up to thousands of dollars worth of savings!

Generally, planting shade trees to the east and west of your home will reduce your energy consumption dramatically. But take into consideration your regional climate, as well as the location and position of your house. This is how you identify your particular shade and cooling needs. If your house receives a lot of direct sunlight, you’ll want to utilize large shade trees with wide canopies that will block the roof and structure of the house. If your problem is the hot afternoon sun heating your house through the windows, a low growing shade tree will deflect this light.

Travis Zboch, Nursery Manager of Fast Growing Trees Nursery, says “landscaping for energy efficiency has become increasingly popular amongst our customers in these past few years.” Zboch points out that while location and climate are important factors, even more so is the growth rate of your shade trees. “If you plant an average shade tree, you won’t reap the benefits for several years, maybe even decades. Plant a fast growing shade tree, like the Hybrid Poplar or Royal Empress tree, and you could have legitimate shade tree in time for the end of summer heat waves.”

Fast Growing Trees Nursery specializes in trees with rapid growth rates, including a wide selection of shade trees. In addition to the Hybrid Poplar, which boasts a growth rate of up to 8 ft per year, and the Royal Empress tree, which can grow up to 12ft. or more per year, Zboch also recommends Red Maple and American Sycamore trees.

For more information on energy efficient landscaping and fast growing shade trees, please visit the Fast Growing Trees Nursery website, http://www.fast-growing-trees.com.