Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Trees and plants part of your Landscaping

Many people may not like having trees or bushes in their landscaping but there are some positives and also negatives about them. The first positive thing about plants and trees being added to your landscaping around your house is that it is good for the environment. By this I mean that they produce clean oxygen to keep the planet healthier. The first drawback of having bushes and trees in the landscaping is that they can be bothersome to maintain. By this you have to trim a lot of different types of bushes and also trees if they grow too large and also in the fall you need to clean up the leaves after your trees. Another positive aspect of having trees and shrubbery around your house is that they create homes and protection for the wild animals in your surrounding area. The most obvious point of this is birds and squirrels nesting in the trees. Another drawback of having plants and trees incorporated with your landscaping is that during storms, if server enough, they can break the branches off of the trees which can then cause damage to your house or vehicles. Two things that are a little more minor compared to the other but are still positive aspect of having trees and plants around your house is that they can create shade for your house meaning you won’t need to use as mush air conditioning in the summer as you might usually have to. Also they make your house look that much more appealing compared to a house with no plants and trees around it.

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