Tree Benefits

Poems are written about them, children play on them and homeowners become attached to them. But even with this level of appreciation, the benefits of trees are often overlooked.

First and foremost, trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as part of their day to day existence. That’s why the air seems cleaner and fresher in a heavily wooded area – because there are so many trees doing what they do best.

Studies have shown that trees more than any other plant have a positive impact on human emotions. Many mental health professionals recommend walks “in the woods” because of the therapeutic benefit of trees. One theory about trees’ calming influence has to do with a tree’s sturdiness in the face of almost every stressor. Some researchers believe that the human subconscious finds the fact that trees live through extreme weather conditions and live long, healthy lives reassuring in a chaotic world.

But the benefits of trees don’t stop there. Utility companies encourage homeowners to plant trees as a way to conserve energy and save money. In warmer parts of the world, a large tree planted on the south side of a house can offer enough shade to reduce interior temperature by as much as 20 degrees. In colder climates, a sturdy evergreen tree can block winds out of the north, resulting in lower heating bills.

Trees are also an important part of healthy soil and land management. Root systems prevent erosion and provide food and shelter for everything from helpful microscopic fungi to large mammals.

According to National Real Estate Investor, healthy trees on a property can increase that property’s value by anywhere from 10 to 200 percent. Conversely, poorly pruned trees, decaying trees or diseased trees on a property often mean a property will never sell.

When a tree provides so many benefits, it’s easy to see why the time and energy spent on proper care and maintenance is a wise investment. Take a look around your property and determine how your investment is doing and how you can help it grow. If you have any questions about tree care, please give us a call or contact us through email.  We provide tree services including tree spraying, tree fertilizing, tree deep root watering for Douglas county and surrounding areas.