By Shidonna Raven, Editor
March 29, 2024
Source: University of Maryland Extension
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Sustainable Gardening: Solutions to Climate Change
Plant trees and landscape to conserve energy
Maryland has a goal of planting 5 million native trees by 2031 to mitigate climate change. Trees provide many benefits: shading and cooling urban heat islands, carbon sequestration, and improving air quality, to name a few.
Planting Trees in Our Changing Climate introduces the many benefits of tree planting and provides tips for selecting trees.
Use trees and other greenery around your home and community buildings to save energy.
Deciduous trees planted on the west, east, and southwest sides of a building block the sun during the summer and allow the sun to penetrate and warm the house during the winter.
Plant evergreen trees on the northwest side of a house to protect it from winter winds.
Plant to provide shade over your air conditioning unit. Leave at least 3' of space to allow for good air circulation.
Explore other home energy conservation topics from Maryland Energy Extension.
How can you introduce more (organic or natural) fresh vegetables and fruits into your diet? How could this impact the environment? How could a home garden contribute to your and your family's overall health?
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