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How Landscaping Decisions Can Reduce Your Cooling Costs by Up to 25%

June 30, 2026 by Efficient Abode

Most homeowners never think of their yard as an energy system, but strategic planting and shade placement can cut summer cooling bills by 15 to 25%. The right trees and shrubs in the right spots act like a natural air conditioner that pays for itself over time.

The Landscaping Trick That Can Lower Your Home’s Cooling Costs by 25%

June 30, 2026 by Efficient Abode

Unshaded walls and windows can make your AC work twice as hard during summer, driving up energy bills significantly. Strategic tree and shrub placement can cut cooling costs by up to 25%, with many plantings paying for themselves in under 10 years.