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Planting "Plant for a greener and cleaner tomorrow"

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE BENEFITS OF PLANTING A TREE:

ENERGY CONSERVATION
INCREASED PROPERTY VALUE
IMPROVED AIR QUALITY
AESTHETICS
STORM WATER REDUCTION
WILDLIFE HABITAT

Trees are at the root of energy, water and soil conservation efforts. Properly planted they can provide impressive savings on energy bills by shading and creating windbreaks. Trees also clean the air, removing dust and greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide which cause global warming. Planting trees can even improve property values and make your home and community a greener, more pleasant place to live.

WHERE TO PLANT: Consider how your tree will look in 10 or 20 years and how it fits into your existing landscape. Give your tree adequate room to grow both above and below ground. Trees can be used to create a frame by planting on a diagonal line outward from the corners of the house, or as background when planted on the side or back of your home. For energy conservation and shade purposes, trees should be planted on the southeast, southwest and west sides of the house.

WHAT TO AVOID:

Planting tall trees where the branches will tangle with wires, utility lines or house eaves.
Blocking windows and views or shading garden areas.
Planting too near concrete drives, walkways or streets where root growth could cause problems.
Interfering with your neighbors' view or encroaching on their property.

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