Trees are a great addition to any yard or property, but they also have a large amount of benefits to your life and your home. Trees are definitely aesthetically pleasing and they can also bring cool shade on hot, sunny days. Here are some areas of your life that may see improvement with the planting of trees.
Social
There is an argument to be made that being around trees actually makes life nicer for you, and it’s been shown that spending time in nature and around trees will reduce the amount of stress we carry around with us. Trees are often planted as a memory for those who are no longer with us, so they also act as a place where people can come together to remember their lost loved one.
Community
Streets that have trees lining them often appear to be much more calming effect and tend to be more aesthetically pleasing. They can also be planted to act as a wall to create space between homes and busy highways or streets. Community events can also bring people together to help plant trees in places and make the area look even better than it already does. Events like this will bring people together and help build your community.
Environment
Trees improve the air quality around them and give off the oxygen required for us to keep breathing. There are also many animals in the wild that rely on trees for their homes and for protection from the elements. Trees also reduce the amount of storm water runoff so this helps to also reduce the amount of pollution in the waterways in the area.
Economy
With a bunch of trees on your property, especially if they are well place, can help to provide a lot of shade for your home during the hotter months. What’s more is that with evergreen trees planted close together on your property they can act almost as a wall which would protect your home from the chilly winter winds, and that keeps your heating costs down during the winter. If all else fails, a well landscaped yard will definitely increase the value, and appeal, of your home when it comes time to sell your home as most people want a landscaped yard but do not want to go through the time or effort to do it.
Overall planting trees will definitely provide you with multiple benefits in various areas of your life, and they also just look really nice. There’s a ton of variety in what kind of trees you plant: fruit trees, flower trees, ever greens and so on. Pick the kind of tree that’s best for your lifestyle and you will be well on your way to enjoying the benefits these trees will bring to your life.
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