Planting a taxus hedge

The fall is the best time to prepare gardens and yards for the next summer. A well-kept yard can keep your house cool in the hot months and warm when the rain and snow come. In this Earth911 quiz, we’ll challenge your knowledge of home energy use and the ways trees and hedges can help manage your power consumption.


Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. Through your daily choices — from transportation mode to purchases to waste disposal — you can make a positive difference.

Originally published on October 3, 2019, we updated this quiz in September 2022.



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