6 Reasons Why Trees are Tops

The living landscapes in our backyards are environmental superheroes. These plants, trees and grasses also provide a wealth of other benefits.

In honor of our leafy friends, the TurfMutt Foundation offers 6 reasons why trees are tops:

• One large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to four people.
• A 2015 study found that people living on streets with more trees had better heart and metabolic health.
• People living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs, and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and stress.
• Trees on or near school grounds are positively linked to academic achievement in sixth-grade students.
• Each front yard tree adds one percent to a homeowner’s sale price, while large specimen trees can add 10% to property values.
• According to the Urban Forest Coalition, 100 million mature trees around U.S. residences save approximately $2 billion annually in reduced energy costs.

Interested in learning more about the benefits of the trees in your yard? Use the National Tree Benefit Calculator to estimate the economic and environmental value trees provide on an annual basis. To learn more about creating the backyard of your dreams, go to TurfMutt.com.