During the winter time it can be very windy and it is good to see what can be done against it. One of that is to planting trees purposefully to protect from the wind. Often referred to as creating a good shelter, is a widely practiced method to reduce the effects of strong winds. Here’s what you should consider if you want to use a tree as a shelter:
What to do against the wind
If you live in an open area, it is easy for the wind to blow well on your house and garden. To reduce the wind and block it, it is good to plant trees. Planting trees, shrubs can help break up the force of the wind before it reaches your property. That’s how you create a good shelter around your garden.
Living retaining walls also attract birds, so you can enjoy life in the garden and bird song. Tree lenses also reduce noise such as from traffic. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide from the environment. The carbon dioxide goes into the leaves of the trees and then rains off them in the next rain. In this way, the tree reduces pollution around it.
It is best to keep the trees and bushes belt not too close to the house so that flies that are in the trees do not enter the house. Then the height of the trees in your tree line should be proportional to the distance from the conservation area. Taller trees should be planted further from the protected area and lower trees in front of the tall ones. This helps create a gradual reduction in wind speed.
Reduces wind chill
Having a good tree shelter can also reduce wind chill. When there is a lot of frost and the wind adds to it, it gets even colder. Then the frost can be, for example, 3 degrees more in the minus and sometimes more. But because the tees provide shelter and reduce the wind, it doesn’t get quite as cold in the area where they are.
It is also good to plant trees on the slopes of mountains. Trees could thus help slow strong winds down mountain slopes. Trees and other vegetation also help hold the soil in place so it doesn’t move as much in rain or wind. As I talked about in my article about the weather in Iceland, sand and soil can move in strong winds. And then can, tree help to bind sand and soil down. Also reduce the chances of landslides in the mountains during heavy rains.
The best tree species to protect from the wind
The best types of trees to provide good shelter from the wind are evergreen, and dense shrubs are particularly effective for this purpose. Evergreen trees are often preferred because they provide year-round protection, but deciduous trees can also be effective, especially when combined with evergreens. Using a variety of tree species in a tree line can increase the panels’ functionality and resilience. Different species have different root structures, growth rates and densities, which can complement each other to create a stronger wind barrier.
Recommendations for protection against the wind
It is then always best to go to your local garden centers and get advice on which species are best to plant. Namely, it varies according to plant species how fast they grow and which area is suitable for each species. For example, in Iceland, that tree takes a long time to grow. It’s because of how cold it is here in Iceland. Getting a good shelter can take up to 10 years mostly due to cold and wind but also other conditions.
Spacing and organization also mattered. You should plant trees in rows perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction to create the most effective shelter. The density and height of the trees depends on the severity of the wind and the desired level of protection. In general, trees should be closer together for stronger winds and further apart for lighter winds.
Creating a tree shelter belt takes time to achieve full success, and it is therefore important to have a long-term perspective when planning and implementing them. Patience and attending to the needs of the trees will yield the best results over time. If the trees are given the right support and the right area, they will grow faster. Proper care also will help the trees establish strong root systems and dense foliage, maximizing their tree plants capabilities.