Tuesday 20 October 2015

Scott Holland: Use Trees Wisely

Trees add many benefits to all outdoor gardening designs. If you’re trying to design for curb appeal, thereby increasing your property value, planting a tree or two gives your property a beautiful setting for years to come. If you’re willing to wait for your tree to grow, you will reap the benefits for years. The trick to getting the most out of your tree is choosing the right one for your particular yard. The word “tree” is deceptive because it describes many different species that grow in many different ways. Some trees grow above your yard and provide shade for your outdoor activities for years to come. There are many different shade trees that are excellent additions to many different kinds of yards and outdoor spaces. Some are evergreen—they never lose their needles—some are annuals that lose their leaves in the fall.

Consult with your gardening design professional to determine which kind of tree would be perfect for your yard. Trees come with some risk—storms can knock them down into your house. It’s important that you care properly for your trees if you decide to plant them in order make them last as long as they can. Prune your trees regularly and protect them from insect infestations and other dangers that can compromise their structural integrity.

Scott Holland of Tigard, Oregon specializes in cleanup, pruning, and planting, and focuses on the Portland area.

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