Planting a tree will significantly reduce summer energy bills and improve environment, study finds

We have found a fascinating article on phys.org titled, "Planting a tree will significantly reduce summer energy bills and improve environment, study finds". The article focuses on a new study led by Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada and discusses the benefits of planting a tree close to your home, including reduced utility bills and more environmental benefits. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Planting a tree will significantly reduce summer energy bills and improve environment, study finds."
By Phys.org

Now that spring is in full swing, many people are sprucing up their yards with perennials, annuals and shrubs. However a new study led by Ryerson University may convince residents to plant a tree close to their home, not only because trees can lead to reducing utility bills, but they have environmental benefits as well.

"Our urban environment" has many structures made of concrete and asphalt, which absorb a great deal of the sun's energy, creating a 'heat-island' effect," says Andrew Millward, co-author of the study and a geography professor at Ryerson University. "To mitigate the rise in city temperatures during the summer, we need to protect and expand urban vegetation cover, such as large trees, which provides shade and cooling in the areas that we live and work."

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Water Your Trees This Summer

We have found a great article on www.growingearth.com titled, "Water Your Trees This Summer". The article reminds us that our trees also need water and offers some tips on how to provide water in the correct manner depending on tree size. You can check out the article here or begin reading below.

"Water Your Trees This Summer"
By, Growingearth.com

 How long would you last without water? Do you think you could go for a few days or maybe a week? Although we tend to not think about it much, trees also need water. In fact, they need it every bit as much as you do. A host of tree health problems are initially due to lack of water.

Every living cell within a tree must have water in order for it to function, just like we do. Cells that lack water soon die. Additionally, the vascular system in trees user water to transport nutrients and perform other vital operations.

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How to Care for Trees in Summer

We found an interested video on about.com titled, "How to Care for Trees in Summer". The video offers tips and guidance on how to care for your trees throughout the Summer months. The video also offers up suggestions for harvesting fruit and nuts during Summer Months along with what types of trees should be planted in Early Summer. Click on the image below to view the video.