Living in Canada means that we have the pleasure of having a plethora of different and beautiful trees. Such trees can include the famous red maple trees, beautiful birches, prickly pines, and the beloved Christmas spruce tree, just to name a few. In Ontario alone there are roughly 85 tree species that are native to these forests. Which means that you have 85 ways to add something special to your yard! Five Star Tree Services is going to go over some reasons why trees can substantially improve your yard.
There are so many reasons as to how and why trees have the ability to improve any yard, but let’s stick to the top 4 reasons.
Curb Appeal
Property value improves when you have trees on it. Not just any trees, well cared for and healthy trees are sought after by property buyers. Beautiful trees make your yard aesthetically pleasing and alluring to potential buyers as it indicates that you have cared for your home and property, making the prospect of buying your house more appealing. It has even been proven in studies that landscaping and properly maintaining the trees on the property can get a full return on your investment, making all your investments worth it.
Privacy
Urban areas always have neighbors close by. It doesn’t matter if you like your neighbors or not, having privacy while in your own home is a nice thing to have. Adding trees to your yard in order to accomplish this is a great way to have a natural barrier/boundary with your neighbors. Picking the right trees to maximize your privacy is important. Some have the ability to fan out in a way that can create a fence like structure. Whereas others will grow to have a big and beautiful canopy that shelters your yard with shade. If you are specifically looking for privacy trees, the best ones for this are evergreen or coniferous trees, meaning they keep their greenery all year long, even in the winter. These include cedar, cypress, and spruce, that can grow to be luscious and full. If you are looking for canopy trees, you might want to look into birch, weeping willows, chestnut, or maples.
Soil Erosion Protection
There are numerous ways that trees offer protection, this includes things from the top and the bottom of the tree. Even though you can’t see it, the underground root systems of trees spread out deep underground. This helps to hold the soil in place, which protects against things like erosion, this is especially important for houses situated on hills. The canopy of a tree also helps to protect the soil from washing away, when there is a thick canopy, it shields the ground against bad rainstorms and doesn’t let the soil get washed away. After a drought or dry spell, this can happen when the first rainfall comes back and the ground is extra dry and easily moved.
Energy saving and Shade Providing
Not only do thick canopy’s help protect the ground beneath a tree from being washed away by rain after a drought, but it can also help you make a lovely shaded area for you to enjoy. You can utilize this shade for numerous things. One being shelter from the hot sun, allowing you to enjoy being outside instead of being too hot or getting burnt. Additionally, trees can also help to reduce your home energy consumption. How, you might ask? If you have trees which are strategically placed in order to make a barrier from your house and the sun, it will help you keep the temperature in your home as much as 10 degrees lower, saving you from having to turn up your AC unit.
How Five Star Tree Services Can Help
Whatever trees you might have on your property, it is important to look after them properly. If you are in need of Toronto Tree Care, make sure to give Five Star Tree Services a call at (416) 990-3355! We would be happy to help you keep your trees healthy and your yard looking lovely!