{"id":905,"date":"2019-02-12T16:37:25","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T16:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/?p=905"},"modified":"2019-02-12T16:37:25","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T16:37:25","slug":"looking-for-trees-to-block-wind-gusts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/looking-for-trees-to-block-wind-gusts\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for Trees to Block Wind Gusts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trees serve numerous, valuable purposes. The most obvious\nare the stunning aesthetics trees have to offer through the changing seasons\nhere in Indiana; but what many homeowners do not realize is that trees can also\nbe applied toward energy efficiency and cost-savings. Not only do trees make\nexcellent snow fences since they block heavy snowfall from accumulating on a\nproperty or surrounding roads, they also make effective wind barriers. And if\ntrees are blocking heavy winds, they are assisting your home or building in\nconserving energy, maintaining indoor air comfort, and even reducing routine\nlawn care and yard work. They also provide privacy, noise reduction, and\nproperty value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There is so much more trees have to offer, which is why they\nare one of the most vital living organisms on our planet! Be sure to take great\ncare of your landscaping trees so they may continue delivering all the wonderful\nadvantages you have grown to appreciate. If you are looking to add some new\ntrees to your property for the purpose of snow fencing and wind blocking,\nconsider the species we have listed below!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Noblesville-Tree-Care-e1549989273583-1024x589.jpg\" alt=\"Noblesville Tree Service 317-537-9770\" class=\"wp-image-906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Noblesville-Tree-Care-e1549989273583-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Noblesville-Tree-Care-e1549989273583-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Noblesville-Tree-Care-e1549989273583-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Noblesville-Tree-Care-e1549989273583.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Noblesville Tree Service 317-537-9770<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#95a2ac\" class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\">These tree species are perfect for Indiana Hardiness Zones 5\nthrough 6, specifically 5a, 5b, 6a, and 6b:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f332; American Arborvitae <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">(Thuja occidentalis)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have mentioned this species of conifer in several blogs\ndue to its fast-growth rates, low maintenance needs, and quality turnouts. The\nAmerican Arborvitae is an excellent choice for a fast-growing snow, wind, and\nprivacy fence, averaging between 40 and 60 feet tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> &#x1f332;  Colorado Blue Spruce <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">(Picea pungens)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we do not live in Colorado, this species of\nevergreen tree is the perfect choice for Indiana properties that wish to reduce\nall exasperating external stimuli, including snow, rain, wind, wildlife, and\nnoise. The Colorado Blue Spruce is known for its colorful, rich foliage, and\ncan grow up to 75 feet high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f332; Douglas Fir <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">(Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Douglas Fir is a traditional and classy conifer to\nconsider for your property. Highly versatile and growing to average heights of 40\nto 70 feet tall, you can rest assure that this tree will provide the shade,\nfencing, and barrier you desire. They are also low maintenance and easy to care\nfor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f332; White Spruce <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">(Picea glauca)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the Blue Spruce, the White Spruce delivers an\nexceptional degree of privacy, shade, and fencing. Not only will a copse of\nWhite Spruce trees reduce wind currents and snow drifts, they will also add to\nyour overall curb appeal since they are one of the best-looking, uniform\nevergreen trees in Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Get Quality Tree Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/a-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Noblesville Tree Service 317-537-9770\" class=\"wp-image-752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/a-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/a.jpg 493w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Noblesville Tree Service 317-537-9770<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call 317-537-9770<\/strong> when you need professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tree service in Noblesville, Indiana (opens in a new tab)\">tree service in Noblesville, Indiana<\/a>. We are highly trained and experienced tree care technicians that offer a wide range of residential and commercial tree services at the most competitive prices in town. Whether you need routine tree service or major tree work, we are the professionals to trust for outstanding results in a convenient time frame.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trees serve numerous, valuable purposes. The most obvious are the stunning aesthetics trees have to offer through the changing seasons here in Indiana; but what many homeowners do not realize is that trees can also be applied toward energy efficiency &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/looking-for-trees-to-block-wind-gusts\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":906,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[377,375,70,376,378],"class_list":["post-905","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tree-facts","tag-natural-wind-barriers","tag-recommended-conifer-trees","tag-tree-service-noblesville","tag-trees-that-block-wind","tag-wind-barrier-trees"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/905","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=905"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/905\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":908,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/905\/revisions\/908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicenoblesville.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}