Gardens are important places for both you and local wildlife. For you, it is somewhere to go to relax and recharge your batteries. Gardens provide you with a way to get close to nature right in your own backyard without all of the hassles of having to dig out your hiking boots and pack a backpack. If you plan your garden the right way the wildlife will come right to your backdoor. Not only will this beautify your yard, but it will enhance your children’s home life.
In a large garden, it is a good idea to plant a tree as it is a great way to create an environment that will attract a wide array of interesting creatures. They provide excellent homes for insects, birds, squirrels, other small mammals as well as shade for larger animals like deer. Plus, they add character and value to your homestead. You can easily buy trees for your state from The Tree Center. So, there really is no reason not to have at least one in your yard. However, when buying trees there are a few things you need to consider. With trees, it is not all about looks.
Things To Consider When Planting A Tree
How big it will get
Some varieties of tree are huge once they are fully grown. Giant Redwoods and Sequoias can easily reach heights of 300 feet. These huge trees are clearly are not suitable for planting in the yard of an ordinary family home.
The root system
It is also important to understand what is happening under the ground. Most trees have huge root systems that spread as far as the canopy and, sometimes, beyond. In an isolated area it really does not matter how far the roots spread, but in an urban setting, it does. Tree roots really can damage drainage and water pipes and foundations. So you need to make sure that you choose a variety that has a small enough mature root system for where you are planting it. You really do not want to have to pay for your neighbor’s drainage pipe to be re-laid ten or fifteen years after you first planted your tree.
Shade and light
You also need to think about the shadow a tree will cast and how much light it will block out. When considering this, it is important to think about how your neighbor´s property will be affected as well as your own.
Longer term-maintenance
For the most part, trees take care of themselves. However, as they mature they are going to need cutting. In an urban setting, a tree may need to be contained, to stop if from growing so big that it becomes a nuisance to your neighbors. In some areas, there are restrictions on how tall or wide a tree can be and some varieties are banned. So, it is important to make this a part of your research process.
You will also need to learn how to trim your tree to keep is strong and healthy. Fortunately, it is not a difficult skill to acquire. You can find out how to trim most varieties of tree by reading just this one article.
