Although the weather in Arizona makes enjoying sunlight and warmth possible for most of the year, there is no question that the sun also has a damaging affect on the property of Arizona residents. In the same way that residents of the Midwest have to deal with rust on their cars from the salt, residents of Arizona have to cope with faded rooftops and interiors of their cars because of the sunlight. The same rule applies to homes. If you are a homeowner in Arizona, you have to deal with the power of the sun on your home's rooftop and the interior contents also.. Windows provide interiors little to no protection, and it is very common for floor coverings and other furnishings to become faded out when exposed to the sun's rays.

There are a few different approaches that you can take in dealing with the damaging sunrays. You can replace your current windows with glass that will block UV rays. You can also preserve exposed areas (such as rooftops, doors, and framed areas) with a UV-stabilized coating to help prevent damage from sunlight. Another approach is to use nature to protect your home from nature - by planting shade trees. Your neighborhood nursery can give you advice and solutions to this problem that homeowners face in Arizona. Planting shade trees or taller shrubs that give shade could also be used along with the other approaches mentioned in order to get the best possible protection.

Large Trees Shade and Protect Your Home

The expense of a fully grown tree can be prohibitive. This gives you two options. You can take on the expense of a large tree, or you can purchase a sapling and count on other methods of lowering sun damage until your shade tree grows. Some of these methods include varnish, awnings, or special types of glass that will protect your house while your tree grows. When you set out to plant a tree, plant it on the southern exposure of your home so that your home gets the maximum protection during the sunlight-intensive months of summer.

As your unique home and landscaping circumstances will vary, there is no precise method to planting trees that will be used for shade. Some homes simply do not have space for large tress. You also need to consider whether or not the spot you are looking at gives the tree enough space to grow large roots. Also, even if you put a tree in an area that is not getting direct sunlight, the tree can still render the home cooler and block UV light. This is one reason to consider other spots than those that are getting direct sunlight.

Consider the Tree Varieties

When you select the species of trees that you would like to plant, keep in mind that Arizona has a very dry climate. The most indigenous plants are cacti, but unfortunately these do not offer shade. Since trees require water, it is better to select types of trees that do not require a more humid climate. Make sure that you are also picking trees that are not prone to leaf burn, which can be common in trees that are not used to the Arizona desert. Some excellent trees to consider in Arizona are: Chinese Pistache, Palo Brea, Evergreen Elm, Chilean Mesquite and the Fan Tex Ash.

Trees Will Cut Your Energy Expenses

The temperature in Arizona can very often be 90 degrees, even in the shade. Planting trees will lower your energy costs since a shaded home is cooler and thus requiring less air conditioning. You will also get more pleasure from your yard if you have large, cool trees to sit beneath on a warm fall day. Planting trees will add to your homes' worth, and you will definitely enjoy your property that much more.

You will find that many of the Paradise Valley Arizona houses for Sale already have mature landscaping. You may also want to look at homes for sale on the Peoria, Arizona MLS.