Tree-lined streets have a cooling effect.

I recently heard a comment that really surprised me! A home buyer did not want trees in the yard!  They thought raking leaves was too much work and the potential of a fallen limb during a storm was dangerous.   

If they asked for my opinion I would have told them about some of the benefits of trees.

Spectacular fall color of an ash tree.

Trees are produce a healthy environment. They purify the air we breathe by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.  A tree's roots help to keep groundwater clean.

Properly planted and cared for shade trees can reduce home energy costs by up to 40%. Trees cool the air by releasing water vapor and cool the earth by giving shade which helps with climate control.

Also, healthy, mature trees can add an average of 10% to a property's value and give neighborhoods an established look.

Trees can be very beneficial.