Right now in South Florida, it’s been raining almost daily. One of the last things you want to consider is calling up a landscape contractor to come and install new sod or check out your yard to trim hedges. But did you know that investing in a good landscape could actually save you money in the future? It can be possible, with installation of energy efficient panels on your roof to the simple placement of trees.

Consider this: a landscaper can introduce you to money saving ways. From the placement of trees, to implementing a rain harvesting system, can in fact be economical while being ecological. According to the American Society of Landscape Architect’s Dirt blog, sustainable horticulture can indeed provide aesthetics and energy saving tips. Trees planted in a certain direction of the home can prevent sunlight beaming directly into the home during summer months, reducing air conditioning costs where when they are trimmed during winter months, then the sunlight can reduce heating costs. However in South Florida, where it is practically summer year round, it is important to have trees shade areas of the home where the sun is at its highest peak. This could help reduce air conditioning costs during the summer months.

Also consider a rain harvesting system to reduce water consumption costs. Rain water is in fact healthier for plants. When an affective rain harvesting system is installed, plants receive water immediately and the use of a sprinkler system isn’t used as frequently, thus reducing your water bill by 25%.

Contact H2eco Inc Land and Water Works today at 954-944-1369 for more information for sustainable landscape designs!