If you have a property with existing trees on it, you should take good care of them and keep them healthy. If you don't have trees already, you may want to consider planting some. Healthy trees offer many benefits for you, your land, your home, and the environment in general. Here are some of the benefits of keeping trees on your property.

1. More Shade

Deciduous trees that are healthy have a nice, full canopy of leaves during spring and summer. Evergreens, on the other hand, will be a year-round visual delight! That canopy will provide shade no matter where the tree is planted. However, if the tree is next to your home on the west or south sides, that shade can help cool the interior of the structure. The trees can block winds and traffic noise as well if planted in a row. With less sunlight streaming into your home through the windows, and less sunlight beating down on the roof and walls, less heat will seep into your home. This can help your HVAC system run more efficiently and even help you cut back on energy costs.

2. More Curb Appeal

Healthy trees with proper tree pruning make a property more visually appealing. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a home's value can go up by 10% when there are healthy trees around. That's extremely helpful when you want to sell the property or when you need to tap into equity.

3. More Stable Soil

Any healthy plant that's in the ground will help keep the soil in place. Wind and water can erode topsoil, but the roots of plants, from grass to trees, help hold the soil down. The wind and water may take a little dirt from the ground's surface, but those roots do a very good job of keeping most of it in place.

Unless you're a certified tree expert yourself, you're better off having a tree service carry out maintenance, tree pruning, and regular care for the trees on your property. According to Brandon Gaille, around 65% of work performed in the tree industry is performed at single-family residences. If you're ready to give your trees the care and attention they deserve, call Olympia Tree Care LLC today!