Posted by San Diego Landscaper on Wednesday, 29 July , 2015
While most people think of their yard as a relaxing outdoor space, it is much more than that. By choosing the proper landscaping plan and using the right types of plants and techniques, your yard can actually be a functional space that saves you money on your utility bills. The team at Juniper Landscape Company in San Diego have compiled a list of tips for creating a more utility-friendly landscape.
Create Shade – If you create shady areas around your home, you will save money on your utility bills. Experts estimate that when trees are placed in the right locations, they can cut air conditioning costs by 15 to 50 percent. Along with planting trees, you can also create shade by using a trellis and creeping vines.
Choose the Right Plants – While all trees can offer you the benefit of shade in the summer, some will also offer it in the winter. For example, evergreen trees are full all year, meaning your home will be shaded in the winter. This can actually increase your heating bill. A deciduous tree, like poplar and red oak, will only provide shade in the summer, when you want it.
Know Proper Placement – Planting shady trees will not do you any good if they are not planted in the proper place. Taller trees should be planted on the south side of the house while shorter plants should be placed west of the house. Plant trees 15-20 feet from the house.
Cut Water Costs – Water usage can also cause your utility bill to jump. Keeping a lawn green can take a lot of water. In some places where drought is a common issue, many homeowners are replacing lawns with creative gardening and landscaping to minimize or even completely eliminate turf. You also want to use good ground cover, like mulch, to help trap moisture to minimize the need for watering.
If you want to save money on your utility bills, you will be relieved to know that you do not have to overhaul your entire landscape. Instead, make a dent in your monthly water and air condition bill by following some of the above tips.
The team at JLC has the landscaping experience and skill you need to create a more energy-efficient yard. No matter what type of landscaping you currently have, the team at Juniper Landscape Company can help you turn it into the landscape of your dreams.
Juniper Landscape Company is a provider of professional landscaping services in San Diego, we strive to make San Diego a beautiful place by doing business with integrity and creativity.
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Juniper Landscape Company is great. I have used them for landscape design, and they have transformed my yard into a garden retreat. Now they keep it up every week, and it looks gorgeous. They are the best San Diego landscapers! I would highly recommend Juniper Landscape Company if you are looking to landscape your... Read More
- Gita Morena
Our commercial property is located at 5150-5250 Murphy Canyon Road (the corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and Murphy Canyon Road).
Please be advised that we have maintained a landscaping contract with Joe Cryns for 16 years. Also, he was the landscaper for our property before the Chou’s purchased it. We have found Joe and his... Read More
- Judy Westphal - Property Manager
I must say that Juniper Landscape Company exceeded my expectations, completing the job in a timely fashion and for a fair price which we negotiated ahead of time, and which did not change even though there were difficulties with the terrain around my home in Stonebridge Estates (Scripps Ranch). Juniper Landscape Company was on-time,... Read More
- Gregory Berkoff
Thanks to the entire team at Juniper Landscape Company for a Great Job!!! It was a pleasure working with everyone…and Gabe did a great job leading the activities on-site. We were very satisfied with how the whole project progressed. The service was great...and we love the finished product! We wish everything could have gone... Read More
- Laura & Jim Garegnani
I had my front and back yards fully redone and wanted them ready for a party at my house. They worked long days and sent big crews to make sure they finished in time. The results were spectacular, and I highly recommend Juniper Landscape Company!!!... Read More
- Roberta Ganz
Jesse and Gabe did a fantastic job in the design and installation of our new backyard! They completed the job on budget and on time. Would highly recommend them to all!!... Read More
- Brad Bertrand
I have a side strip of yard which is on the street. The original landscaping was VERY high maintenance and not attractive. I was always out there cleaning up the leaf litter or be fined by the HOA. I hired Juniper Landscape Company. They came out and actually listened to what I wanted. They... Read More
- Laurie McHugh
Juniper Landscape Company has been fantastic. Before them, we ran through three or four other lawn and landscape maintenance companies who did spotty and sometimes outright poor work, were not always reliable and who ended up creating problems for us in a variety of ways. That experience led us to subscribe to Angie's List... Read More
- Letz Design Landscape
Jesse & Gabe,
I want to extend my thanks to you and your crew for participating in the Yard Crashers project the past few days. I know we are all exhausted due to the demands of filming and the logistics of the project with so many people involved.
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