Many Kansas City home owners maintain no tree care budget. Unexpected "tree emergencies" pop-up out of no where and money must be scraped together last-minute to pay. Placing many families under a financial burden. It's even worse when the issue results in damage to the home or the property that could have been prevented.
As long as you own a home, you have to budget for various home improvement projects. Tree service is one of those projects you need to budget for. Maintaining your trees is a great way to increase the value of your home and keeping a few dollars in your pocket.
What's Your Goal?
The first step in setting up your tree care budget is to determine your Kansas City landscaping goals.
If safety is your priority, you'll want to ensure young trees grow with a strong, stable base and mature trees that are high-risk are treated quickly. What about location, tree type, size and level of risk?
Will the health and vigor of the trees drive your decisions? Preventative care ensures early detection of insects and disease problems. Regular maintenance will minimize the possibility of unforeseen dangers.
When you establish a tree care objective - you will focus your budget on achieving that goal instead of on emergencies and services you wouldn't have otherwise needed.
Once you have established a goal, having a tree inventory is one of the best ways to manage and make knowledgeable decisions on the care of your trees. A tree inventory is a collection of data on the species, age and condition of every tree on your property. With this data available to you, it is much easier to make budget decisions that aim to achieve your goals.
If you plan on living in your home for many years, think of tree care like a retirement fund. Start as early as possible to maximize your savings. You can easily save 70% - 90% of maintenance costs over time by providing proper care from the very beginning.
Move forward without a plan and you'll be stuck in a cycle of providing temporary measures to prolong the life of your trees. Break the cycle, create a plan, and establish a budget that helps you cost-effectively achieve your Kansas City landscape goals.
