The National Gardening Association and the University of Washington did a number of nationwide surveys to determine which landscaping features added the most to the value of a house. It wasn’t a great surprise to learn that mature trees increased the value of the home by 7% to 19%. It was a little surprising to learn that lush lawns and colorful flower beds added nothing to the resale value of the home.
The Tax Court and the Value of a Tree
How much is a mature tree worth? The U.S. Tax Court determined that a large black oak was worth 9% of the value of a property worth $164,500, or almost $15,000. A study of homes with street trees found that homes with street trees sold for $7,130 more, on average. The street trees were worth as much as an additional 129 sq. ft. of finished space.
Trees are an investment. They are the key elements in the landscape design and generally among the first plants to go into the ground in a new landscape setting. Because trees are such a permanent addition to the property, it pays to select the trees carefully, buy vigorous top-quality stock and plant them where they will have room to grow. It can be hard to visualize how large a tree will become, but that slender, 5′ tall baby will become an impressive adult sooner than expected.
Protect Your Investment
Most plants benefit from pruning. It’s like getting an annual physical. Removing damaged, dead or diseased branches helps to eliminate points of entry into the tree for insects and decay. Thinning and shaping a tree opens the tree to increased air and sunlight, lessening the chances of disease.
Of course, the problem with pruning a tree is the size of the plant! Trees need pruning just as badly as their smaller cousins, the shrubs, but special equipment is needed to prune a large tree. Other than pruning, fertilizing and watering when needed, mature trees don’t require very much Garden Maintenance in San Antonio.
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