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Even before they invented asphalt, high temperatures have always sent people seeking a less populated area. In Phoenix or Scottsdale, it is definitely going to be hot whether you’re in the heart of the city, or one of the smaller cities 0r towns that lay beyond the the city limits when spring comes to an end. That’s when we all crank up the air conditioning, which works overtime trying to dispel the heat of the day… or night. The fact is, that with properly placed xeriscaping landscaping trees, you can reduce the amount of energy needed to make the interior of your home an easier to cool space.

Phoenix – Scottsdale landscaping trees placed properly will naturally temper the effects of the desert sun. For most of us, towering shade trees aren’t an option, as they will soon grow up into overhead utility lines. However, small Arizona landscaping trees can still provide you with a great deal of much needed natural cooling when planted in the hot spots that the exterior walls of every home has. It is wise to note that even native shade trees here in the desert will require proper amounts of water to perform their shade creating benefits. Relying on periodic automated drip irrigation will put water at the roots where it is needed and make the most of  of those cooling benefits.

Among the lower growing trees that thrive in Scottsdale and Phoenix landscaping, you will do well with Sweet Acacia, Palo Verde, Cascalote, Desert Willow, Coral Gum, Mexican Redbud and Texas Redbud. If your home is in a more rural area, you can still enjoy lowered electricity bills and use some of the tallers trees known to perform well in this area’s climate.

Planting xeriscaping shade trees 15 feet away from the East, South and West walls of your home will reduce the effects of the summer and fall sun. It can be as much as 20% savings on energy use for cooling. Additionally, the less landscaping rock and more leafy shrubs that envelope the walls of a house and accent patios or courtyards, the cooler the air will be in your yard. Taking advantage of the climate benefits of Arizona landscaping plants makes a whole lot of sense and provides you with a greener world, as well as being an asset to anyone’s Phoenix or Scottsdale landscaping.

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Over the past couple of years, we’ve shared a lot of information about all facets of desert landscaping in Arizona. Several thousand people visit our blog every month and many of them are from the Scottsdale – Phoenix area, or own winter homes here. Everyone of our local visitors is searching for something that could enhance their Scottsdale or Phoenix landscaping.

From some residents around the area we socialize with, or meet as clients for landscape design, we get a lot of feedback about what they like (or don’t like) about their current Arizona landscaping. We thought it would be interesting to hear how a larger portion of people feel about their outdoor spaces.

We know people from around the world are drawn to our images of all sorts of landscaping features. Patios, shade and different types of drought tolerant or desert plants seem to be most important to the majority of our visitors. We’ve supplied tons of facts and a great deal of information about plants that thrive with low maintenance and low moisture. The first is desirable for every homeowner, and the second is just a natural part of the climate here.

Here’s your opportunity to sound off on what’s good and what’s bad – what you need or wish you had in the landscaping around your Arizona home. Feel free to ask questions, Desert Crest will respond to every one.  What we’re really looking forward to though, is hearing what people think of their Scottsdale landscaping and Phoenix landscaping and how they would like it improved.

Consider this a poll about what you really want Arizona landscape design without regimented check boxes and a set group of questions to answer. Go ahead – put in your two cents. We’re all ears.

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