Ideas
Trees
What to Do
With Them
Plant them on the south and west
sides of your home to reduce air
conditioning and irrigation costs.
Create a shady spot for your
outdoor dining room.
Hide utility poles, walls and
whatever you don't want to see.
Have your own, small
Mediterranean orchard.
Encourage your neighbors to grow
an urban forest that shades the
sidewalk and street, reducing the
urban "heat island" effect.
Seven Reasons to Love Trees
1. Trees clean the air and
produce oxygen.
2. Tree canopies catch rainwater,
reducing runoff and water pollution.
3. Shade reduces the air temperature by
up to 15 degrees.
4. Trees provide habitat for wildlife.
5. Trees reduce our blood pressure
and muscle tension.
6. Drivers slow down on
tree-lined streets.
7. Shoppers prefer business districts
with trees and landscaping.
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