Do you live in LA? Do you want to cut down on cooling costs? Did you know the the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power has a program where they will give you free shade trees?
"As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental initiatives that reduce energy use, improve air quality, and beautify local communities, LADWP offers Trees for a Green LA, which is adding thousands of shade trees to Los Angeles’ neighborhoods and communities just like yours. LADWP is providing residential customers with free shade trees and the knowledge to plan for, plant and protect them."
Cool.
Link: L.A. Dept. of Water & Power