Landscaping
November 20, 2012
It may come as a surprise to many Peachtree City homeowners that one of the best ways to reduce their heating load is through landscaping. Strategic placement of landscaping elements, such as trees or fences, can ease the burden on your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system by reducing the amount of sun that your home absorbs during the summer and the amount of wind it braces against in the winter. Heating load, or the amount of energy it […]
July 1, 2014
New landscaping concerns come with each new season and year, but you may be surprised at how much your choices can affect your energy budget. Landscaping and your HVAC system share an ecology that can have surprising relationships. As you consider planning your lawn and garden for the summer, you may consider a few helpful hints about plants you can include to bring down energy costs. Trees Trees are often used as a way to provide shade in areas like Peachtree […]
May 26, 2016
Your air conditioner plays a crucial role in keeping your home comfortable, but it’s no looker. In a carefully landscaped yard, the typical A/C system tends to stand out like a sore thumb. Fortunately, a little xeriscaping can go a long way towards hiding your A/C while helping it run more efficiently. Using Plants to Your Advantage You can use xeriscaping to keep your A/C system out of sight without putting it out of mind. For instance, bushes and hedges […]