If you’re thinking about planting trees on your property, consider how they can benefit you besides just making your property look pretty. For example, planting trees such as oaks, maples, beeches and elms are a great way to add shade to your yard and home during the summer months.
Source: FlickrThese types of trees are perfect to have in your yard during the summer. You can even put out a small table and some chairs and enjoy the afternoon weather without being burned alive by the summer sun. In fact, the shade cast by these trees, which can grow up to 50 feet high, will also protect your home from the sun. This means that that during the summer, the extra shade can help you become less reliant on your air conditioning, thereby helping to cut down your utility bills by as much as 25 percent. Their size can also help keep your home warm during the winter by helping to block some of the colder winds, which will also help reduce your utility bills.
Consider planting large trees to help provide shade during the summer. Contact us at Cartwright Tree Care for more tips on planting trees in Kansas City.