Trees are considered a symbol of life in many cultures. They reduce the presence of carbon monoxide in the air and prevent flooding. They also provide much of what is needed for basic human survival. Trees also improve our health! Read on to learn more.

TREES CAN:

Improve Air Quality

During photosynthesis, trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produce oxygen in its place. This helps remove pollutants from the air. These pollutants can contribute to the development of respiratory issues like asthma, allergies, and lung cancer. Breathing in fresh air also boosts your immune system, increasing your defense against disease.

Have a Calming Effect

Studies have shown that looking at trees and other green plants has a calming effect on the parasympathetic division of the central nervous system. Being around trees can lower your blood pressure, slow your heart rate, loosen your skeletal muscles, and reduce the production of cortisol, a hormone that increases stress.

Speed Healing

Research shows that rooms with a view of trees and nature enhance well being and decrease the recovery time of patients who recently underwent surgery.

Keep You Cool

The dark, grey hue of buildings and roads absorb more heat than green trees do. Living in a tree-lined neighbourhood keeps residents, cars, and houses cooler on hot days. The reduced temperature when living under tree shade or a tree’s dissipated light might also decrease the possibility of heat stroke or becoming dehydrated.

Bear Nutritious, Safe Fruit Right at Home

A fruit-bearing tree in your backyard has fruit that is pesticide- and chemical-free.

HOW TO KEEP TREES HEALTHY

Here are a few quick tips for at-home tree care:

  • Plant your tree in an area with plenty of sunlight.
  • Regularly mulch around the base of trees (prevents weeds and other plants from stealing their nutrients).
  • Do not overwater. Generally, mature trees do not need watering unless it is extremely hot or it hasn’t rained for some time.

A beautiful, tree-lined garden not only offers you health benefits and helps you reduce stress levels, it could also increase the value of your property. It is certainly a treat to be able to relax and live under the shade of a big, beautiful tree.

Do you need assistance with the care of your trees in southern Ontario? Call Dave Lund Tree Service and Forestry Co. Ltd. at (905) 884-0511 (Richmond Hill), (905) 775-1020 (Bradford), or our toll-free number, 1-800-363-0511. We offer a variety of tree-related services in the Aurora and Newmarket areas as well.