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Increase Your Properties Worth By Having The Right Tree Collection

November 7, 2010, 10:55 pm

Correctly placed trees can save you between $100 and $250per year in energy related expenses, states the U.S. Department of Energy. In the summer months their provided shade will reduce heating expense and in winter months, they serve as wind break and help reduce heating expenses. Trees in your lawn decor will also add value to your property. The USDA Forest Service states the value of one tree added to your real estate will add on average $630 which of course, will depend on its size, species, location, and condition. Home appraisers in Nashville, TN state mature trees on your home site can increase its value by as much as $10,000. In order to get the most benefit from your trees, choose the right type of trees and put it in the right location. Planting deciduous trees on the west side of your home will provide cooling shade in the summer months, and in the winter, these trees will lose their foliage and let sunlight though that will lower your heating and lighting bills. An evergreen tree on the other hand on the west side of your house will block the sunlight the whole year and make your house colder and gloomier in winter months. Yet evergreens are an excellent choice for breaking icy winter winds on the north side of your home. If you are planting a new tree, consider its fully grown size and fullness before you plant it. Planting a tree with branching roots too close to your foundation can cause structural issues and maybe damage water and sewer lines. In addition do not plant larger growing trees under power lines as they may possibly cause outages in the future or your local authorities may ask you to cut it down. Also the wrong trees in a poor location can actually lower your homes value.


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