Cooling and Energy Go Hand in Hand

Bay Area Homeowners should be making considerable efforts at reducing energy costs in the current economic climate. Although some people don’t realize, planting trees can save them energy. It’s important that trees are planted right where they need them. Trees are ideal for keeping the climate warm in the summer with a breeze, providing shade in winter and creating beauty, privacy and wildlife habitat in the landscape. Choosing the right tree for an appropriate location translates into tree placement to reduce the likelihood that there may be a problem with electrical lines. Plant evergreens in a cooler environment and air temperatures for cooling costs at coarse texture and mature height choose trees like evergreen trees. Keep plant trees the focal point and planter closer to the seed pods and paved areas and prevent air pollution.

The Right Tree Can Provide Cooling from Shaded Areas

In summer, deciduous trees (plants whose leaves have been drained) use less electricity because they shade homes or provide a paved area and air conditioning. Small deciduous trees and shrubs, particularly those with small thick branches can act effectively to block the wind. Large and small evergreens reduce energy consumption by slowing wind in winter. It also provides a shade and, since most of their branches are close to ground, their sun is most useful during periods of low sunlight. The deciduous and evergreen trees conserve electricity and cooling in Summer by cooling their surroundings directly. During this cooling water evaporates and cools the leaf surface. Strategic tree planting shade with medium sized trees and deciduous trees as such trees for cool air.

Shaded Trees for Wind Protection

Trees reduce electricity consumption by blocking cold winter wind energy consumption. These winds enter homes by openings and also take heat out of buildings exteriors. The Windbreak tree has a crown that extends to the ground and branches extending into winter. Juniper and evergreen shrubs can help protect against the prevailing winds. A tree planted on windy sides for wind protection during winters is required. It usually involves planting west, northwest or north of the structure. In some cases local conditions such mountains may cause prevailing winter wind in another direction.

Planting Precautions for Cooling Natural Air

Plant trees close enough away from streetscapes, driveways and structures to allow for development. Full-crowned trees, which maintain naturally a branch all the way into the earth, need a planting area that covers a third of their mature crown height. Trees able to be pruned quickly as the growth continues may need more planting. it also helps remove a lot of obstacles and allow the planting to be closer and wider.