Lighting and saving energy in your yard

Articles on different aspects of information you may need when building a patio or an outdoor living space.

This fact sheet will give you some landscaping and outdoor lighting tips that will help you save energy and money year-round, including climate and site considerations, design and planning, and tree and shrub selection.

Are you looking for cost-effective yet eye-pleasing ways to lower your energy bills? Planting trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and hedges could be the answer. In fact, landscaping may be your best long-term investment for reducing heating and cooling costs, while also bringing other improvements to your community.

A well-designed landscape can cut your summer and winter energy costs dramatically.

A well-designed landscape can protect your home from winter wind and summer sun.

A well-designed landscape can reduce consumption of water, pesticides, and fuel for landscaping and lawn maintenance.

A well-designed landscape can help control noise and air pollution.

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