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Utility Bill To High – Plant A Tree

Where is the houses position in coordination with the sun? During the cold months, much of the suns heat would be created from the south. In the summer time this alters and a lot of heat is produced from the southwest. It is important to help you strategically plant your trees. Trees block most of the suns rays in the summer while minimizing blocking the suns rays in the winter.

Next, you need to consider what type of tree you want. Preferably you will want a tree that produces a dense shade and grows very tall; ideally 60 feet or maybe more, which has a spread of over 25 feet. Another thing to keep in mind is that during the hottest part of the summer, the mature tree will create a shadow at 4 p.m. that is as long as the tree is tall. Generally, the southwest or southeast side of the house certainly is the best location for any shade tree.

Make certain that the tree is far enough away from the home making sure that when the tree is mature animals cannot utilize the tree as a way of entering your attic. Being aware of possible gutter clogging can also be important when planting trees. If the total spread of the fully developed tree is 50 feet, then the limbs will spread 25 feet in each direction once the tree is fully developed. You need a space for a minimum of 15 to 20 feet from the house to the tip of the branch spread on the fully developed tree. Remember that air circulation is as important as shade when keeping the home cool.

One other thing to think about when planting such a large tree is that the root system may also become very large. Be sure that the tree is far enough from any septic lines, drain tiles, and foundations, as could possibly create problems down the road.

See more relevant to transplanting trees at Milwaukee landscapers and landscape design and their Milwaukee landscape services website.

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