METROCREATIVE CONNECTION
How to pick the right trees for your property
is likely to be at maturity. Trees that spread out quite a bit don’t necessarily need to be avoided, but it’s important that they’re planted far enough apart so they don’t adversely affect surrounding plants. In addition, wide trees that are planted too close together can make the landscape appear
trees homeowners ultimately
affect surrounding greenery and
crowded, taking something away
by serving both aesthetic and
choose for their properties will
pose a safety hazard. The ADF’s
from its aesthetic appeal.
utilitarian functions. A home
grow well in the soil and moisture
tree sizing guide can be accessed at
surrounded by healthy green trees
present in their yards.
https://www.arborday.org/trees/
rate is an important variable
rightTreeAndPlace/size.cfm and
because it can affect how quickly
serves as an invaluable resource
homeowners will see changes in
for homeowners who want to plant
their landscapes. Homeowners
Trees benefit a landscape
can be a sight to behold, and those
Careful consideration of a
same trees can benefit surrounding handful of variables can help plants and wildlife at the same
homeowners determine which
time.
trees will make the best fit for their new trees around their properties.
As appealing as trees are, not
GROWTH RATE: Growth
who want to plant for privacy can
CANOPY SPREAD: Trees grow consider trees with quick growth
properties.
all trees and landscapes make for
HEIGHT: Homeowners must
the perfect match. The Arbor Day
out as well as up, so it’s important
rates or purchase more mature
consider the projected height of a
to consider their potential width
trees that are already near full
Foundation notes the importance
tree before planting it. Avoid trees
at maturity as well. The ADF
growth. Those who are not in need
of planning when designing a
that will bump into anything when
sizing guide can help homeowners
of instant transformation can try
landscape. Planning ensures the
fully grown, as that can adversely
get an idea of how wide a tree
trees with slower growth rates,
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