~From Roots to Shoots~

During the early days of our nation, trees were given reverence and their benefits were utilized everyday. Even today when driving through farm country, consider the old farmhouse sitting in the middle of its fields surrounded by numerous trees. They were not planted just for form, but also function. Rural living has understood that trees provide shade, beauty, bounty and protection.

Have you ever stopped to consider the value of trees growing around your home? Trees offer many benefits. Not only do they enhance your home’s landscape and add curb appeal, they also add a protective layer against strong winds in the winter and a cooling benefit in the summer. It’s well documented that neighborhoods and individual properties that have a healthy and attractive treescape often sell at higher prices.

Trees are an essential part of the natural infrastructure managing storm water in our community. Their expansive root systems stabilize soil, slow water flow, absorb ground water, and reduce runoff. A healthy tree canopy around your home and in your neighborhood will improve water quality, drainage, and increase the water holding capacity of soil. All these positive effects of nature’s living sponges reduce erosion and soil displacement.

Let’s plant some more trees around our homes and in the community to maximize all of the benefits trees provide!