Energy-Efficient Landscaping: Cut Heating and Cooling Costs by 30%

Strategic landscaping saves 30%+ on heating/cooling—~$250 annually. Three mechanisms drive savings.

Block Summer Sun

Dense, broad deciduous trees south/west of house shade walls/foundations (which absorb 90% of solar heat). Reduces indoor temps up to 10°F. Winter leaf drop permits solar warming.

Break Winter Wind

Wind chill drastically lowers perceived temperature. Evergreens, trees, or strategic fences block wind penetration.

Retain Indoor Temperature

Shrubbery around foundations creates dead-air barrier, trapping heat/cool inside. Widen shrub-to-wall distance to expand this insulating zone.

Aesthetics and energy efficiency align—beautiful landscapes that pay for themselves.