Marvelous Trees, and why Every Yard Should Have Them
Trees add so much to the your landscape! They supply us with shade, pure air, habitat for wildlife, value to your property, and even fond memories.
"If your landscape is without trees you may want to read this. "
Studies have shown that trees and landscaping add value to your property. Even if you do not plan to put your home up for sale, trees can provide years of gratification.
Are your trees Healthy?
If you have trees in your yard, you should check to see that they are healthy. If they are near the end of their life cycle, you might want to plant new trees that will become established before the old trees die.
Trees are also good for the environment.
By planting trees you will be doing your part to reduce greenhouse gases and address global warming? Planting trees will help! Of all the greenhouse gases the one causing the most concern is carbon dioxide. Trees take this gas out of the air and use it in photosynthesis. Carbon is stored in the wood and living tissues of trees. When leaves fall to the ground and decay, carbon is added to the soil. This nourishes and fertilizes the soil for plant growth and stores more of the carbon in the form of soil organic matter. Just by planting a few trees in your yard you can do your part to help reduce greenhouse gases.
Not only can trees increase your property value they can also save you money!
If properly located and planted, trees can help manage energy expenses. A large shade tree planted on the southwest side of your house can provide a nice cooling shade in the summer, helping cut down on your air conditioning expenses. Once the leaves drop in the fall, the warm winter sun will shine through and warm your house on frigid winter days.
Trees can offer years of enjoyment for you and your family. Planting trees and watching them grow can create fond memories that will last a lifetime. Consider planting a tree to mark a milestone in your family's life. While raking leaves may seem like a lot of work as you get older, jumping into a piles of leaves is shear bliss and enjoyment children. Hang a swing, build a tree house, or just relax beneath the shade of a tree on a hot summer day can be a remarkable experience.
It's always a good idea to plant trees in your yard while they are still young because transplanting mature trees can be a real hassle involving a lot of work and heavy equipment.