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The benefits of planting trees . . . .


"A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000." —Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers

" . . . beautiful plantings can increase property value 15 percent. Plants are a valuable addition to a home, especially trees. They increase in value as they mature." -Washington Post

"In one study, 83% of realtors believe that mature trees have a "strong or moderate impact" on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception increases to 98%." —Arbor National Mortgage & American Forests

"Landscaping, especially with trees, can increase property values as much as 20 percent."—Management Information Services/ICMA

"Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property's value."—USDA Forest Service

"Trees are an Investment

Many homeowners do not realize that trees have a dollar value that can be measured by a competent appraiser.  Trees add value to your home and can increase property value by up to 20 percent.  There are four basic factors professional evaluators look for when appraising trees:

  • Tree size - Professionals who use a specialized appraisal formula usually evaluate trees that are too large to be replaced.
  • Type of tree - Trees that are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and free from objectionable characteristics such as pods or nuts which add to the debris are most valuable and require less maintenance.
  • Condition of the tree - A well-cared-for tree with healthy roots, trunk, branches and buds will have a higher value.
  • Location of the tree - One tree standing alone will often have a higher value than a tree in a group.  A tree near your house, or one which is a focal point in your landscape, tends to have more value. "

--Parks & Rec, City of Windsor, ON

 

 


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Garden News



Gardening is sexy, says celebrity landscaper Durie

Landscape artist and environmental activist Jamie Durie is on a mission to make gardening sexy -- and to save the planet one backyard at a time.


Time for tulips

Where do you see the best displays of tulips in spring? Mostly in show gardens, parks and boulevards, right? It's true that some private gardens do a nice job. There's one on my street that always has a great display of red tulips in April.


Smell the flowers, mow the leaves

There are plenty of ways for gardeners to enjoy fall


Don't give up on your annual displays just yet

You might be noticing that the annuals in your containers are beginning to peter out. All it takes are a few cool nights.


Before the fall, think spring

I know it's still August and, with luck, the dreaded 'F' word (that's frost) will hold off for another three or four weeks. Even so, with a keen ear to forecasts and an emergency kit of old sheets, cardboard cartons and sundry other frost shields, the garden can be kept going through Indian Summer and perchance to Thanksgiving.


Green, green grass of home

Lush grass? In the middle of a Calgary summer, without damaging either your wallet or the environment?


Space invaders

Every time I mention ivy, even as a simple decorative plant for containers, I get a flurry of e-mails from people berating me for "encouraging" people to plant such a pernicious and invasive troublemaker.


Building on the green roof revolution

Not just for homeowners, green roof technology has sparked considerable interest in the commercial world.


Finding zen

The other weekend I went for a drive in the country and came home with a man weighing several hundred pounds in the back of my car. Actually, it was just his head.


Small wonders

Small is beautiful, so the saying goes. And it's true, as wise sayings so often are.