Summer is coming, and with it, comes the heat. While most of us have air conditioning to keep our homes cool, this does cost quite a bit of money, but there is something that you could do to lessen the cost. Planting trees in the right locations could save as much as 10% off of your yearly cooling bill.
You might wonder how that could possibly work, and the answer is that trees cool your home down through a two-fold process. Trees release water vapor into the air around them and this will make the air cool down. Their foliage will also block out the sunlight, giving shade to your home. The combination of these 2 processes will benefit you.
Of course, there are many different trees that you could plant to get these benefits, and it’s important to choose the right type. If you were to select one that is fast growing, they will quickly give return on your investment. However, these types of trees are more susceptible to bug infestations, damage from winds and from drought, which means you could deal with a dead tree close to your home.
