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How to Plant Trees in Your Landscape for Extra Shade

How to Plant Trees in Your Landscape for Extra Shade

Trees are a valuable addition to any landscape and offer numerous benefits. One reason why many homeowners plant…

Sep 01,2022

Trees are a valuable addition to any landscape and offer numerous benefits. One reason why many homeowners plant trees in their backyard are for shade, especially during the summer. However, to ensure you enhance the efficiency of your home, Sesmas Tree Service can help you choose the right tree and a strategic area where your tree will thrive. In addition, many rely on their air conditioning system to improve the comfort of their indoor spaces, which comes with a hefty utility bill.

How to Plant Trees in Your Landscape for Extra Shade

Suppose you are looking for an environmentally friendly way to reduce energy costs while maintaining a conducive indoor climate. In that case, it may be time you considered scheduling an appointment with a tree care company. Our arborists can comprehensively inspect your landscape to determine if the soil can support growth and the type of trees suited for your property. Here are some things you should know before planting trees in your backyard for shade.

Deciduous Trees

Deciduous trees are the preferred choice for optimal shade and efficiency throughout the year over coniferous trees. Although coniferous and deciduous trees shed their leaves, many homeowners tend to go for coniferous trees because they shed needles less frequently. Deciduous trees shed their leaves annually, which is not the case for coniferous trees. However, deciduous trees offer fuller and more complete foliage than the needles produced by coniferous trees. A professional tree service can recommend the best deciduous trees for your landscape and strategic planting areas for maximum shade.

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Plant Trees on the West Side

Once you have selected the trees to plant on your property, arborists usually prefer planting on the west side of your premises to create the ultimate summertime shade. While there are several factors to consider to determine sun angles, such as time of year, region, and many others – many homes across the United States are exposed to the summer sun on the west side. Working with a tree service provider goes a long way in ensuring trees are strategically planted to enhance efficiency throughout the premises.

Plant Shrubs Around Air Conditioner

Trees are ideal for casting shade on your home, but when it comes to the air conditioning unit, you need to plant shrubs around the system. This can enhance the air conditioning system's efficiency by 10%, as it helps the unit cool during the hot summer months. You can significantly reduce your cooling expenses by planting shrubs around the unit and deciduous trees on the west side.

Maintain Trees and Shrubs

Regardless of the type of trees and shrubs you grow, routine maintenance is vital to ensure they thrive without compromising the efficiency of your home. A professional tree care company has extensive industry knowledge and experience in tree care and maintenance, helping you make informed decisions when choosing trees and shrubs to plant for shade.

We leverage cutting-edge tools and equipment to improve the quality of the planting process, ensuring they are strategically placed for optimal shade. Contact us at Sesmas Tree Service and schedule a consultation with our expert arborists to learn more about our services.

Customer Reviews

3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

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