Proper Tree Selection and Placement

Consulting a landscape professional in the design phase can help you reduce energy costs. How, you ask? With the placement of deciduous trees in the south and west of your home, you can reduce air conditioning costs during the long, hot summer by providing adequate shade. Since their leaves will fall in the winter, they won't block sunlight in the cold winter months. By planting Evergreen trees in the north and west of your home, you can cut down on wind chill and reduce heating costs in the winter.

This is just a one of the many ways CLCA's licensed contractor members can help you become more “green” while helping your wallet to stay green! For more information on ways you can “greenovate” your yard check back here weekly for the entire list of “10 Ways A Landscape Contractor Can Help You Go Green” or contact a licensed CLCA professional in your area by using the Find My Contractor search feature on www.clca.org.
— David Silva