A LANDSCAPING expert has shared which trees you should surround your home with to help cut costs. They revealed which evergreens you keep on your property that are aesthetically pleasing and will also help keep your energy bills low. Moon Valley Nurseries Vice President of Training & Sales Grant Beuter shared landscaping trends and helpful tips for outdoor transformation enthusiasts.
Moon Valley owns and operates 19 farms and over 40 retail locations across Arizona, California, Nevada, Florida, and Texas, with more than 2,100 acres of nursery property. "A well-placed shade tree can also help stop the sun from beating down on the side of your home, which in turn can help reduce your indoor energy bill,” said Beuter. “Last summer we saw record heats across the country and we’re now seeing an influx in people looking to install shade trees throughout their landscape," he said.
The expert shared his top picks for helping homeowners keep cooler temperatures and simultaneously reduce their living costs. "In most areas, one of the best shade trees you can have is going to be your Southern Live Oak," he said. He called the evergreen an "excellent tree" that will provide a ton of shade for your yard or garden.
Because it's an evergreen it also keeps its leaves year-round. "Not only will it provide great shade on a carport, driveway, or side of your home, it’s also going to protect you with some great privacy as well," he added. He dubbed the Indian Laurel another great variety.