Trees have a multitude of sights to display; they grow flowers in many hues and emblazon a home, attract birds, butterflies and other beneficial animals, change leaf color during fall, produce edible fruits that come in various attractive colors and provide a focal point(s) to a home.
Most trees only need care while they are still young, but once established, they require minimal to no care, therefore can easily be planted in most landscapes.
Below are benefits of planting trees at home.
Purifying the environment
Trees are natural purifying agents as they take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, thereby improving the quality of air we breathe. Trees also absorb many toxic gases that are produced as industrial waste, exhaust gases from cars and others. Toxic gases in the environment include benzene, xylene, carbon monoxide and others.
Providing shade
Trees help to lower environmental temperature by providing natural shade and acting as natural air conditioners by releasing water vapor from their leaves through transpiration and blowing wind using their leaves and branches, bringing a cool soothing effect.
Source of beauty
Most trees are beautiful, even when thy don’t have flowers. Many trees are grown for ornamental purposes because of their beautiful plant parts which can be flowers, leaves, fruits or stems. Common ornamental trees include palms, Japanese cherry blossom, pomegranates, bougainvillea, viburnum, eucalyptus and many others.
Food and medicine
It is a joy for a homeowner to see their tree adorned with lots of fruit. Home fruits are fresh and usually free from chemicals like pesticides and preservatives. Fruits are a source of nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals. Plant parts of some trees e.g., leaves, flowers, fruits and bark are medicine which is used for healing or alleviating certain ailments. Fruit trees include apple, mango, papaya, peach, plum, strawberry, quince etc. Trees with medicinal properties include apple, alder birch, soursop, cedar etc.
Ornamental hedges and screens
Trees act as barriers to wind, noise, pollution dust and other elements. This way, they reduce inconvenience and stress levels.
As hedges, trees provide a natural barrier preventing undesirable views and providing privacy from nearby houses, roads and other structures.
Attracting wildlife
Trees provide food and shelter for different wildlife species. Pollinators collect nectar from tree flowers and birds feed on some fruits especially berries. Birds, bees, butterflies and moths add beauty and life to a home.
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