Benefits of Planting Trees in Your Yard

There are many benefits of trees that come with planting them in your yard. From helping the environment to helping your bank account, it’s a wonder that there aren’t more trees being planted in homes across America right now!

Here are just a few of the benefits that come with tree planting.

Trees clean the air we breathe

It’s no secret that trees help clean the air we breathe. Have you ever noticed how clean the air smells and feels in a forest of tall trees versus a downtown of tall skyscrapers? That’s because, while we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide, trees do the opposite—they “breathe in” carbon dioxide and “breathe out” oxygen using the process of photosynthesis. In fact, it’s estimated that a tree can absorb nearly 50 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year.

Carbon dioxide is not the only pollutant that trees help remove from the air. They also absorb other greenhouse gases like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and carbon monoxide. Considering carbon monoxide is the main harmful pollutant from vehicles, you might want to consider convincing your neighbors to plant trees in their yard as well to make your whole street more breathable.

Trees can save you money

Planting trees in your yard can actually save you money down the road. For one thing, trees provide shade. With the shade of a tree keeping your home cool, when the weather heats up, you will be spending less money to keep your home nice and cool thanks to the natural canopy protecting your home from the direct heat of the sun.

In colder weather, trees can provide a windbreak and keep your home warmer. By planting strategically with consideration to the direction the wind most commonly blows in your location, you can shield your home from wind gusts and save money on heating costs when the weather turns cold.

Trees can make you money

Having established trees in the yard can increase the value of your home. When buyers are looking for a home, a big, beautiful statement tree can be very desirable. Strategically-planted trees that help keep the home a comfortable temperature throughout the seasons can also entice potential buyers.

By planting trees now, you will be reaping the rewards—both financially and otherwise—for years to come. If you’ve ever wished you had planted trees years ago so you could be enjoying their benefits today, don’t let yourself be thinking that same thing five years from now. Plant that tree today, and start reaping the benefits of trees right now.

When you’re ready to plant a tree, it’s important to consider not only how that tree will look now and five years from now, but also 20, 30 or 40 years from now. Some trees grow faster than others, and some have characteristics you should be aware of such as root depth and range or specific watering needs. For the best in home landscape care, contact the tree experts at BBD Tree Service today.

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