A windbreak or shelterbelt is a plantation usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted around the edges of fields on farms. If designed properly, windbreaks around a home can reduce the cost of heating and cooling and... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windbreak
A barrier between the garden and prevailing winds, which protects plants by decreasing the force of the wind hitting them. (Example: trees or large shrubs). Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22488