Did you know that by “going green” you are not only helping the future of our planet, but “going green” can also help you presently? In the book Go Green, Live Rich by David Bach. Bach explains that by applying smart landscaping you can save money on your energy costs by about $150 to $250 dollars per year. A deciduous tree (one that loses its leaves in the winter) is a perfect example. This type of tree will provide plenty of shade for your home during the summer months when you are trying to keep your house cool, and in the winter the tree, being without leaves, can let in plenty of sunlight to aid in keeping your house warm. Planting a tree within 40 feet on the south side of your home or business is the ideal location for acquiring these energy saving benefits.
The Urban Forestry South website at urbanforestrysouth.org states the following benefits of trees in their Benefits of Urban Trees booklet:
1. Trees hide unattractive elements of your landscape and help soften the harsh lines created by buildings. Trees can provide privacy and security.
Trees can increase your property value.
Trees Provide Canopy and Habitat for Wildlife.
Tree plantings provide an opportunity for community involvement and fruit trees can help the community’s economy.
Trees beautifully display the changing seasons.
Trees help protect us from Ultra-Violet Rays
Trees reduce runoff, which helps prevent storm water from carrying pollutants to the ocean and helps prevent soil erosion.
Shade from trees slows water evaporation from drying lawns.
By reducing the energy demand for cooling our houses, we reduce carbon dioxide and other pollution emissions.
Trees absorb odors and pollutant gases and release oxygen.
For more information please visit the following web sites:
Urban Forestry South
MSU Urban Forest
Did you know that by “going green” you are not only helping the future of our planet, but “going green” can also help you presently? In the book Go Green, Live Rich by David Bach. Bach explains that by applying smart landscaping you can save money on your energy costs by about $150 to $250 dollars per year. A deciduous tree (one that loses its leaves in the winter) is a perfect example. This type of tree will provide plenty of shade for your home during the summer months when you are trying to keep your house cool, and in the winter the tree, being without leaves, can let in plenty of sunlight to aid in keeping your house warm. Planting a tree within 40 feet on the south side of your home or business is the ideal location for acquiring these energy saving benefits.
The Urban Forestry South website at urbanforestrysouth.org states the following benefits of trees in their Benefits of Urban Trees booklet:
1. Trees hide unattractive elements of your landscape and help soften the harsh lines created by buildings. Trees can provide privacy and security.
Trees can increase your property value.
Trees Provide Canopy and Habitat for Wildlife.
Tree plantings provide an opportunity for community involvement and fruit trees can help the community’s economy.
Trees beautifully display the changing seasons.
Trees help protect us from Ultra-Violet Rays
Trees reduce runoff, which helps prevent storm water from carrying pollutants to the ocean and helps prevent soil erosion.
Shade from trees slows water evaporation from drying lawns.
By reducing the energy demand for cooling our houses, we reduce carbon dioxide and other pollution emissions.
Trees absorb odors and pollutant gases and release oxygen.
For more information please visit the following web sites:
Urban Forestry South
MSU Urban Forest