Landscaping
A well-designed landscape not only can add beauty to your home but it also can reduce your heating and cooling costs. On average, landscaping for energy efficiency provides enough energy savings to return an initial investment in less than 8 years.
Here you can learn more about the following elements of an energy-efficient landscape design:
Climate 
Use energy-efficient landscaping strategies based on your regional climate.
Microclimate
Consider your home's microclimate along with your regional climate in your landscape design.
Shading
Use trees and other plants to help shade your home if needed to help reduce cooling costs.
Windbreaks
Use windbreaks—tree and/or shrub plantings—around your home if needed to help reduce heating costs.
Water conservation
Conserve water along with energy for a more sustainable landscape.