Why Experts Say You Should Grow More Trees in Your Yard

Trees that we plant in our home gardens, parks, and on streets bless us with health and a healthy environment.

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Deciduous trees can help you save energy costs, cutting up to 56% on annual cooling costs.

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Picking the right tree and developing a well-maintained landscape will increase your home value.

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Having more trees in your neighborhood invites wildlife, creating a healthy environment.

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Carbon emission is a major problem that trees can help fix. 100 trees remove 53 tons of carbon dioxide.

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Trees reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and help in both physical and mental restoration.

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Choose the tree carefully for your space and the soil that suits it best.

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Plant properly and don't plant too deep. Make sure that the root flare is above the soil for proper oxygen transfer.

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After losing leaves, when trees go into a dormant period, they should be trimmed in late fall or early winter.

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