The Beauty of Shade Trees
In addition to its ability to add beauty to a home’s landscape, shade trees can be helpful in reducing energy costs for cooling a home. Shade trees can also provide privacy.
Some of the most popular shade trees include oaks, ashes, elms, lindens and maples.
When choosing a shade tree, look for deciduousness, coverage and longevity. Be sure it isn’t too close to the home so roots won’t damage any foundations. Shade trees also shouldn’t be planted near chimneys, to prevent any possible fires.
Tree pruning should be done on a regular basis. Generally, the best time to prune established deciduous trees is during the summer. Pruning removes diseased, damaged, dead and/or non-productive parts of the tree. This helps shape or direct growth of the tree and improves overall health. It also reduces the risk of falling branches.
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