When you buy a home, or decide to landscape your current one, you don’t generally think about the details of it. For many, they base what landscaping they have based off of aesthetics, rather than working for function. However, you would be surprised at what your landscaping can do for you when properly placed and maintained! Check out some things you should keep in mind when dealing with trees in your landscaping projects.
Placing Trees
Tree placements are more important than most realize. For example, did you know that a single tree’s evaporation provides the same cooling effects as 10 room size air conditioners? Or that a group of trees 45 feet high and 100 feet wide reduces highway noise by up to 50%? Placing trees strategically does make a difference!
Tree Maintenance
Trees do require maintenance to keep them looking great! Tree maintenance is fairly simple, depending on the type. It’s mostly things like tree trimming, but if you suspect there may be something like a fungus on any of your trees, don’t hesitate to call tree specialists to have it checked out! Tree maintenance is absolutely essential to keeping them healthy.
Tree Removal
If you decide to remove trees from your property, you need to have a plan. It’s usually not recommended to remove trees unless they are dangerous or dying. Many people choose not to anyway, since their property values are 5 to 15% higher, and if they resell their home, it sells quicker. But if you do choose to remove a tree, call an expert in to do it. Removing it on your own can be dangerous.
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