April 30, 2010 is National Arbor Day.
What is Arbor Day?
Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, it's celebrated on the last Friday in April. Trees not only add beauty to your home, they fight global warming as well.
When planting trees around your home, plant evergreens on the north side of your home and plant deciduous trees on the east, west and south sides of your home. In the summer months this will provide plenty of shade which will reduce the use of your air conditioner. In the winter months this will allow the sun to help heat your home thus reducing energy use. Keeping your air conditioner in the shade can reduce energy use by as much as 10% compared to one exposed to the sun. Try to park your car in shaded areas. Automobiles stay cooler which reduces emissions from the engine and fuel tank.
So go out and plant a tree, it's good for the earth.
For more information on Arbor Day and planting trees, visit http://www.arborday.org/
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