Smart Landscaping Slices Energy Bills
Effective landscaping can produce environmental benefits in each of the green building categories defined by the U.S. Green Building Council's
LEED ranking system: water efficiency, indoor air quality, materials,
atmosphere, sustainability and energy. For simple, beautiful landscaping
strategies that save energy and money, read on.
Plant conifers where they can serve as a windscreen. They'll block cold winter gusts, provide beautiful green buffer zones and prevent winds from wicking away indoor heat.
While evergreens with dense foliage provide a stronger buffer, these highly structured conifers have an architectural appeal.
For a clean look or for an area where foliage will not thrive, a wall might also provide a similar level of wind protection.
Read here.
Plant conifers where they can serve as a windscreen. They'll block cold winter gusts, provide beautiful green buffer zones and prevent winds from wicking away indoor heat.
While evergreens with dense foliage provide a stronger buffer, these highly structured conifers have an architectural appeal.
For a clean look or for an area where foliage will not thrive, a wall might also provide a similar level of wind protection.
Read here.
