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Why Plant Trees
PROPERTY VALUE: Planting trees on your property can increase its value. They are considered valuable assets in real estate, and they can enhance the overall look and feel of your property. Studies have shown that homes with mature trees or well-landscaped gardens can have a higher resale value compared to those without.
SECURITY: Hedges can make your property more secure by creating an external barrier that is difficult to penetrate. Depending on the type of hedge, it can be dense and thorny, making it hard to climb or permeate. This can deter potential intruders and enhance safety and security. A thick and healthy hedge can signal that the property is cared for and well-maintained, suggesting that the owners are likely to be vigilant and aware of any suspicious activity.
PRIVACY: Trees act as a natural screen, providing a barrier between neighbouring properties or busy roads. Trees can be strategically placed to block unwanted views or to create a secluded area on your property. In addition to providing privacy, trees can also help to reduce noise pollution, making your property more peaceful and quiet. Trees can absorb sound waves and help to muffle traffic or other unwanted noises from neighbouring properties.
AESTHETIC: Trees can add a natural and aesthetic appeal to your property, creating a well-integrated and beautiful look. Trees come in a wide range of styles, from standard, feathered, multi-stem and pleached to various kinds of topiary; each style can add a great deal of colour and depth to your garden, enhancing the overall appearance. Trees also provide seasonal interest, with different varieties producing stunning flowers in the spring or vibrant foliage in the autumn.
ENVIRONMENT: Through the process of photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the air. By planting trees, we can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, mitigating the effects of our industrial-driven civilization. Trees also play an important role in purifying the air we breathe, especially in urbanised areas. Trees filter out harmful pollutants and chemicals, such as nitrogen oxides, ammonia, and sulphur dioxide, which can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.
WILDLIFE: Trees are essential in supporting biodiversity by providing a source of food, shelter, and nesting sites for many animals. Their roots connect with fungal networks, supplying and receiving nutrients with neighbouring trees and fungi. This creates more minerals and nutrients for other organisms, allowing millions of worms, insects, and ants to thrive, providing a more abundant food source for the entire food chain, allowing birds and larger mammals to proliferate exponentially.
SOIL: Trees can help to reduce soil erosion by acting as a windbreak, reducing the force of winds that can erode the soil. Their roots prevent flooding and erosion by absorbing large quantities of water and by holding the soil structure together. Their intricate root systems act like filters removing pollutants.
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