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Reduce Cooling Costs with Trees

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There are a couple of good reasons to do what you can to reduce your cooling costs during the summer months.  Reducing cooling costs with trees is a very possible reality!  It’s not only good for your bank account — it’s good for the environment.  The less time you spend running your air conditioning, the fewer fossil fuels are being burned, meaning you’re leaving a smaller carbon footprint.  Planting trees near and around your home is a great way to help reduce cooling costs.

shade trees for coolingTrees provide shade, keeping the sun’s warming rays from shining through your windows.  To make the most of shade from trees, plant on the south and west side of your home.  Choose trees that will lose their leaves in the winter, giving you the added benefit of letting the sun help warm your home during the coldest months.   The large, leafy crowns of trees which shade your roof provide a lot of relief from summer heat.

shade trees for cooling 2You can also help keep your home cool by planting trees and shrubs that will shade surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, and patios.  These surfaces absorb and radiate heat.  Imagine your patio gradually becoming a heater during the day, radiating warm air right up to your windows.  By shading these areas, you help reduce the heat your home is exposed to, letting you use less energy to regulate the temperature inside your home.

shade trees for cooling 3Take the guesswork out of planting trees to reduce cooling costs by consulting a professional.  We will be happy to evaluate your home, property, and existing landscape to offer advice on placement and species of trees to best shade your home.

Trees and Your Health

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New York’s tree care professionals, Westchester Tree Life believe in maintaining tree health, but did you know that trees also affect your health?  The International Society of Arboriculture has provided evidence from global research supporting the fact that forests and green spaces have a positive effect on people’s health!  Here are three ways trees and your health correlate:

Trees Benefit Your Environmental Health:

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Trees remove carbon dioxide and pollutants from the environment.  A study from the USDA shows that 100 trees remove 53 tons of carbon dioxide and 430 pounds of other air pollutants from the environment annually!

Trees Benefit Your Emotional Health:

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The next time you are searching for a new neighborhood, consider one with lots of trees and vegetation!  The United Kingdom’s conducted a national study which proved people exposed to the greenest environments have lowest levels of health inequality related to income deprivation.  The bottom line?  Lush deciduous areas of plant life and trees positively affect moods!

Trees Benefit Your Community’s Health:

Westchester Tree Life NY Tree CareTrees do a great job of keeping our community cool during the summertime.  Westchester Tree Life knows that New England heatwaves are uncomfortable; planting trees will provide shade and cut cooling costs.  A worldwide review of scientific literature showed that an urban park was an average 094 degrees Celsius cooler in the day than the surrounding metropolitan area, making warm days more tolerable.