A properly placed tree can substantially reduce home energy consumption by providing shade for roofs and walls. When planting a tree, it is important to place the right tree in the right place. Take into consideration its fall color, branching, whether or not it provides a good shade canopy, and whether or not it is appropriate for our climate. Visualize what the tree will look like fully grown. Trees that grow to 40 feet or larger work best as a background, behind your house.
Smaller trees work best for street side locations.
Remember, when planting trees, avoid planting in an area where they will grow into over-head power lines. Also, contact all of your utility companies before digging so they can locate any under-ground power lines. Cutting into a line can be expensive and deadly. Limbs must be at least four feet long, no longer than 12 feet long and not bundled or put in containers, but simply stacked at the curb with the cut end pointing towards the street. If there is a sidewalk in the area, please stack the brush on the yard side edge of the sidewalk.