Planting Shrubs

Rows of shrubs and trees can act as a windbreak to help protect your home. A windbreak on three sides of a building can cut annual fuel bills by as much as 30 percent, reducing wind chill in winter and making shade in the summer.

Tree and shrub windbreaks are habitat for wildlife. They beautify the landscape, stop blowing snow, screen out noise and dust and serve as living privacy fences.

Most shrubs are sold as container-grown plants or ball and burlap (B&B) plants.