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Landscaping
Plant the Seeds of Energy Savings by Choosing the Right Trees and Shrubs
Properly placing trees and shrubs can lower your heating and cooling costs by up
to 10%. To save that estimated $30 a year, follow these landscaping suggestions:
- Plant tall deciduous trees, such as
Red Oaks and ornamental pears, on the west and south sides of the house
where they can shade windows from the summer sun. In the winter, when they
lose their leaves, the trees allow sunlight to warm the home.
- Position evergreen trees where they
can block cold winds and cut down on winter heating costs.
- Beware of utility lines, underground and overhead,
when planting trees. Keep safety in mind. Also, don't plant trees that will
grow to a large size near over headlines.
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Water Wise Lawn Care
| If you live in a typical single-family home, up
to half of your annual water use goes to lawn watering. Here are some
suggestions for using less water while maintaining a healthy, attractive
lawn: |
- Water the lawn only when it needs it. Observe the grass. If it looks
a dull, gray-green color and footprints remain when you walk across
it, then it's time to water. Following heavy rain, skip watering until
the grass dries out again.
- Water plants with different watering needs separately. Bluegrass
lawns generally require between one and two inches of water per week,
depending on the weather. Most shrubs and trees require less water
than a bluegrass lawn, so water them separately.
- Water no more frequently than every third day. This enables the
grass to develop deeper roots and use moisture deep in the ground.
- Water early in the morning if possible, or in the evening as a
second choice. Most important, avoid the heat of the day and when it's
windy.
- Mow grass to a height of 2-1/2 to 3 inches and leave clippings where
they fall to shade the roots and keep moisture in the grass longer.
- Aerate your lawn at least once a year. This will help water
penetrate into our typically clay soils.
- Use low water use plants and grasses. A wide variety of low
water-using plants are available that provide seasonal colors and
textures to ensure year round beauty.
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For More Information Contact:
Mayfield Electric & Water Systems
301 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066
Tel: 270-247-4661
FAX: 270-247-0550
Internet: jcre@mayfieldews.com
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