Yes, Money Does Grow On Trees!

                  

                                             Yes, Money Does Grow On Trees!

What if you could add thousands of dollars in value to your property, reduce your summer cooling cost by 20% and, if you own a retail store, increase your sales just by spending a few dollars?

            Of course, there’s not a one of us that wouldn’t jump at the chance to do that. After all, there’s something built in us as Americans that makes us want to make money, save money, and make our property more valuable.

            Well, the answer is so simple you won’t believe it; plant trees. Yep, that’s it, and there are dozens of studies to prove that the simple act of planting a tree will do exactly that.  Consider the following studies:

(1)   First and most obvious, a big shade tree next to your house will cut your electrical bills during the summer by at least 20%.

(2)   A beautiful lot full of shade trees surrounding a house will add thousands of dollars to the appraisal value. In Dallas it is common place to see home owners bring in large trees costing $15,000 to $20,000 after they finish building. They know that not only are these trees visually pleasing to the eye, but they are adding value to their property.

(3)   A recent government survey concluded that potential customers were more likely to shop in stores that had trees or other landscaping around them than stores that didn’t.  In fact, the study also concluded that customers believed the goods offered in these stores were of better quality and they were willing to pay more for them.

It’s easy to sum up the numerous advantages trees offer home owners or business owners. For the dollars spent, trees will add more value to your property than anything you can do. So this year while the planting season is still with us, head to your local nursery and buy a tree. It will pay dividends for years to come.