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Trees Can Lower Your Bill Where to locate them? Not beneath power lines.
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ell-positioned trees can play a role in improving your home's energy efficiency, but for safety sake, please don't locate them near power lines.
To increase shade on your home, plant deciduous trees on the south, southwest and west sides of your home. They will reduce heat during the summer and allow sunlight through during the fall and winter. While it may be five to 10 years before a new tree will shade your roof, it can start shading windows immediately. In the meantime, add shrubs and vines to provide near-term shade. Remember to shade your driveway and other paved areas to prevent heat absorption that can reflect on your home.
To block winter winds, plant evergreen shrubs and other trees on the north and northwest sides of your home. For added insulation, plant shrubs and bushes about one foot away from your home.
For more ideas, please visit:
www.collaborativeefficiency.com/energytips. Great tastes for members of East Central Electric Cooperative Kickin' Collard Greens
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1 Pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. Add onion, and cook until tender, about five minutes. Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.
SOURCE:
ALLRECIPES.COM
Avoid planting trees within 20 feet of power lines, or use shrubs or small trees.
4 | MARCH 2017 | country living
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