5 Benefits of Trees
With the abundance of trees here in the Pacific Northwest, we may take for granted the many benefits that they offer. We are lucky to be surrounded by beautiful trees, because not only do they improve the aesthetics of our region and homes, but they can also be economically and health beneficial.
1. Add Beauty
One of the most obvious benefits of trees is that when they are healthy, they bring so much beauty to a property, neighborhood, or greater community. Their uniqueness, vibrant colors, and changing beauty with each season are what make them the focal point of many people's properties.
2. Increase Property Value
Along with the beauty that trees add to a property, they can also increase the value of a home. Well-maintained trees are beautiful and can make a property appear very tidy and balanced, which draws in homebuyers. Curb appeal is a key factor for many buyers when looking for the perfect place for them, and having beautiful trees on the property has a great impact on the home’s curb appeal.
3. Serve as a barrier to unwanted noises, views, or light
Trees can be wonderful natural barriers to help your home feel private, even if you live on a busy street. Bushes, leaves, bark, and foliage on trees can serve as a noise buffer to the sounds of traffic or other neighborhood activity. When strategically placed on your property, bushes or trees with foliage can also be effective in blocking street lights and headlights on cars at night, so that you and your family don’t have to be distracted by lights shining through your windows. Finally, to top off your property’s sense of privacy, trees can block you from seeing an unwanted view from your yard, as well as block others from seeing into your yard.
4. Decrease vacancies in a rental home or apartment
A consistent goal of many if not all rental home or apartment complex owners are finding ways to make the property or unit more appealing to renters. If you are a rental property owner, one way to help achieve this goal is by planting trees or keeping your existing ones well-maintained with regular pruning and care. Trees can be a great way to invest in your rental property and can even lead to an increase in its value, as well as happier tenants.
5. Trees Reduce Stress
Trees can benefit our health in many ways, such as improving our immunity, and some research has even shown that they can benefit our heart health. However, one of the most commonly discussed benefits is that they reduce stress and anxiety. They bring a sense of calmness that is so important for our health and well-being. While spending time in a forest surrounded by trees is a great way to get these benefits, you can still be benefited even if you live in an urban area that's lacking lush forestry. Even if it seems small, planting a couple of trees on your property, or maintaining the ones that you have, can make a big impact.
Many of these benefits cannot be achieved if the trees on your property are not healthy. In fact, trees that are not maintained can end up being more hazardous than beneficial, due to the damage that unhealthy trees can cause such as tree failure or storm damage. If you want to invest in your trees so that you and your family can enjoy their beauty and the abundance of benefits that they bring, schedule a no-cost consultation online or with one of our field representatives to have one of our local, professional arborists consult with you on the best way to proceed.