Posts from August 11th, 2023
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Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy & Happy
New Hampshire has so many trees we often take their presence for granted and don't take a close look at them, even those in our own backyards, until there is a problem like storm damage.
When choosing a tree to plant on your property consider its purpose, advises the Arbor Day Foundation. Are you planting for aesthetics, for privacy, for flowers, to attract birds and other critters or to prevent runoff and erosion? This can help you decide on its suitability.
For instance, says certified arborist Myles Barnes of Barnes Tree & Landscape in Lyman, a homeowner can save on heating and cooling costs by planting trees around their home. "Trees provide shade in hot weather so they help cool your house during the summer...