When trees are planted in urban areas, they can provide environmental, health, and economic benefits to residents. Properly maintaining trees requires working with experienced arborists like those at My Arborist. They help safeguard a tree’s health, and they provide services such as insect and disease control. Here are some economic benefits of investing in tree services:
Prevents Damage
When trees are damaged, whether by storms or disease, they pose a safety risk to homes or public spaces. Weakened trees may fall, potentially causing property damage or downing utility lines and resulting in repair costs. Professional pruning services remove branches before they fall or impact a tree’s overall health. Arborists know where to cut branches to promote growth while avoiding problems such as weak branch structure or the spread of disease. Improper pruning could leave a tree vulnerable to disease and pests; this often requires costly treatments or tree removal services. Other damage prevention services include:
- Insect control: When left untreated, insects may significantly impact tree health. Some pests discolor foliage, stunt growth, or damage bark. My Arborist will develop a customized pest management plan to prevent them from spreading to nearby plants.
- Disease control: Tree diseases often weaken branches and discolor leaves, affecting photosynthesis. Arborists can identify early signs of disease, and treatment plans usually include fungicides, antibiotics, and bactericides.
- Growth regulators: Large trees pose a greater risk to property if they become damaged. Growth regulators help maintain a tree’s current size. They also help improve root development, giving them a stronger foundation, and this can reduce vulnerability to pests and disease.
- Root fertilization: Proper fertilization supports tree growth and makes trees more resistant to environmental stressors, like drought. We evaluate the soil to identify missing nutrients, which we then inject into the root zone.
Conserves Energy
Well-maintained trees help lower heating and cooling requirements for buildings. Because trees provide shade, when they’re placed near windows or in south-facing yards, they can reduce air conditioner use. Trees also act as windbreaks by decreasing wind speeds near buildings; this reduces wind chill and slows how quickly a home cools. When a building cools less quickly, a furnace typically runs fewer cycles, reducing energy use.
Professional tree services help maintain trees to support long-term energy savings. Deciduous trees are often ideal for providing shade. They have full canopies to block summer sun, but they also allow winter sun to warm a house. This promotes energy savings during both seasons. Professional pruning safeguards tree health and can guide growth, so deciduous trees remain beneficial without becoming a safety risk. Dense evergreens often make good windbreaks. Proper mulching, watering, and fertilizing help these trees stay healthy and strong. Some arborists provide care guidance for various tree species throughout the seasons.
Increases Home Value
A well-landscaped property often impacts curb appeal and property value. Ornamental flowering trees, such as crabapples, dogwoods, and Japanese maples, add decorative elements to urban landscapes. These are often desirable to home buyers, as trees can be a significant investment due to long growing times or high price tags. To maintain the health of a landscape’s trees and plants, some arborists offer property evaluations. They review potential environmental stressors, such as water drainage and soil quality, and then they develop a customized plant care program. Arborists aim to address the causes of disease or decay rather than only improving the trees’ appearance.
Find Tree Services Today
Arborists are trained in tree care, helping protect your property from damage and maintain its visual appearance. Professionals at My Arborists identify and prevent pests and diseases that impact urban forests; they can also recommend proper care to reduce instances of over-fertilization and underwatering. Contact an arborist today to schedule a property evaluation.