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Exposure to trees and nature aids concentration by reducing mental fatigue.
Research indicates that trees help reduce stress in the workplace.
ratory ailments and other illnesses, es- drop to the ground, they provide excel- searching for water. Only if your pipes are
pecially among children and the elderly. lent mulch for flowerbeds and gardens as already broken and leaking water, will
In one year, an acre of mature trees can well as exercise for people. tree roots gravitate toward the leaks.
provide enough oxygen for 18 people.
Choosing a Tree Next decide on the species. Treebal-
Trees cool the streets and the city: Okay, suppose you are convinced and timore.org provides a long list of trees
Average temperatures have risen 6° F. in decide that a beautiful tree is just what that are appropriate for Baltimore as well
the last 50 years as tree coverage has de- your front yard needs. And you’ve heard as trees that are undesirable for various
clined and the number of heat-absorbing that November is a good month to plant. reasons. It indicates the trees’ common
roads and buildings has increased. Trees But how do you start? Which tree do name and species name as well as their
cool the city by up to 10° F. by shading you choose among the scores of variet- ultimate spread and height and whether
our homes and streets, breaking up ur- ies available? Should it be a tall tree or they are a species native to the Baltimore
ban “heat islands” and releasing water a small one? Evergreen or deciduous? A region. The website advises that native
vapor into the air through their leaves. tree that displays gorgeous blossoms in species are preferable.
the spring or vivid foliage in the fall? A
Trees conserve energy: Three trees tree for privacy or for shade? Or perhaps a How to Plant the Tree
placed strategically around a single-fam- tree that grows fruits or nuts? How much It is a crisp and sunny day. You don your
ily home can cut summer air condition- will the tree cost? And finally, how in the work clothes, gather a few simple tools,
ing needs by up to 50 percent. By reduc- world do you plant it so that it will live and go out to plant your tree amidst a
ing the energy demand for cooling our beyond its first birthday? gaggle of enthusiastic cheerleaders: your
houses, we reduce carbon dioxide and children. You contacted Miss Utility at
other pollution emissions from power A most helpful website is treebalti- 1-800-257-7777 at least two business
plants. Trees cleanse and cool the air as more.org, a part of the Baltimore City days before and have gotten the go-ahead
well as help recharge ground water and government. It has a wealth of informa- to dig. You remove your tree planting in-
sustain stream flow. tion and resources for prospective plant- structions from your pocket and begin.
ers. For instance, did you know that the
Trees heal: Studies have shown that City actually gives trees away? Their Free The detailed instructions come from
patients with views of trees out their win- Tree Give-a-Ways, where you can pick up www.treebaltimore.org/how-to-plant/. It
dows heal faster and with fewer compli- a one-gallon tree, are located at farmer’s gives you measurements on how wide
cations. Children with ADHD show fewer markets, parks, festivals, and even Home and deep a hole to dig, how to place the
symptoms when they have access to na- Depot parking lots. Check the Treebalti- young tree in the hole, and how to fill the
ture. Exposure to trees and nature aids more website for a calendar of give-a-way hole. It advises you on mulching and wa-
concentration by reducing mental fa- events. Alternatively, you can print out a tering, and its clear illustrations demon-
tigue. Research indicates that trees help coupon worth $25 toward your purchase strate the entire process.
reduce stress in the workplace. of a tree from a private nursery.
Phew, that was a little bit of work but
Trees beautify our community: Trees The first consideration is choosing the satisfying – and fun for the kids. Now you
soften harsh the outlines of buildings and right tree for your space. Look around can all just stand around and watch the
provide a lush green look that’s attractive the spot where the tree is to be planted. tree grow, right? Well, not quite. You do
and calming. Properly placed screens of Will the trees branches collide with the have to take care of the baby tree. Most
trees and shrubs hide unsightly views house or garage as they spread? If there important is to give it lots of water from
and significantly decrease noise pollu- are power lines overhead, select a smaller mid-May to mid-September: 20 gallons
tion near busy streets and intersections. tree that won’t grow into the wires. Larg- (10 minutes with the hose on medium
Trees also add value to your home. Well- er trees mean more benefits, but they pressure) once a week for the first two
planned landscaping, along with its sur- need to be planted in open areas. It’s best years – twice a week in the absence of
rounding neighborhood, can raise prop- not to plant a really large tree next to the rain in the summer. In fact, maintenance
erty values by as much as 15 percent. house but, rather, around the perimeter over the first few years after planting is
of your property. the key to success.
Trees attract songbirds and provide
brilliant color in fall: What a joy to wake By the way, it is a misconception that I hope I’ve helped you appreciate the
up in the morning to the lovely sounds trees break into our sewer and pipelines trees among which we live and have in-
of songbirds and to view the brilliant au- spired you to plant one of your very own.u
tumn reds and golds! And after the leaves
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Research indicates that trees help reduce stress in the workplace.
ratory ailments and other illnesses, es- drop to the ground, they provide excel- searching for water. Only if your pipes are
pecially among children and the elderly. lent mulch for flowerbeds and gardens as already broken and leaking water, will
In one year, an acre of mature trees can well as exercise for people. tree roots gravitate toward the leaks.
provide enough oxygen for 18 people.
Choosing a Tree Next decide on the species. Treebal-
Trees cool the streets and the city: Okay, suppose you are convinced and timore.org provides a long list of trees
Average temperatures have risen 6° F. in decide that a beautiful tree is just what that are appropriate for Baltimore as well
the last 50 years as tree coverage has de- your front yard needs. And you’ve heard as trees that are undesirable for various
clined and the number of heat-absorbing that November is a good month to plant. reasons. It indicates the trees’ common
roads and buildings has increased. Trees But how do you start? Which tree do name and species name as well as their
cool the city by up to 10° F. by shading you choose among the scores of variet- ultimate spread and height and whether
our homes and streets, breaking up ur- ies available? Should it be a tall tree or they are a species native to the Baltimore
ban “heat islands” and releasing water a small one? Evergreen or deciduous? A region. The website advises that native
vapor into the air through their leaves. tree that displays gorgeous blossoms in species are preferable.
the spring or vivid foliage in the fall? A
Trees conserve energy: Three trees tree for privacy or for shade? Or perhaps a How to Plant the Tree
placed strategically around a single-fam- tree that grows fruits or nuts? How much It is a crisp and sunny day. You don your
ily home can cut summer air condition- will the tree cost? And finally, how in the work clothes, gather a few simple tools,
ing needs by up to 50 percent. By reduc- world do you plant it so that it will live and go out to plant your tree amidst a
ing the energy demand for cooling our beyond its first birthday? gaggle of enthusiastic cheerleaders: your
houses, we reduce carbon dioxide and children. You contacted Miss Utility at
other pollution emissions from power A most helpful website is treebalti- 1-800-257-7777 at least two business
plants. Trees cleanse and cool the air as more.org, a part of the Baltimore City days before and have gotten the go-ahead
well as help recharge ground water and government. It has a wealth of informa- to dig. You remove your tree planting in-
sustain stream flow. tion and resources for prospective plant- structions from your pocket and begin.
ers. For instance, did you know that the
Trees heal: Studies have shown that City actually gives trees away? Their Free The detailed instructions come from
patients with views of trees out their win- Tree Give-a-Ways, where you can pick up www.treebaltimore.org/how-to-plant/. It
dows heal faster and with fewer compli- a one-gallon tree, are located at farmer’s gives you measurements on how wide
cations. Children with ADHD show fewer markets, parks, festivals, and even Home and deep a hole to dig, how to place the
symptoms when they have access to na- Depot parking lots. Check the Treebalti- young tree in the hole, and how to fill the
ture. Exposure to trees and nature aids more website for a calendar of give-a-way hole. It advises you on mulching and wa-
concentration by reducing mental fa- events. Alternatively, you can print out a tering, and its clear illustrations demon-
tigue. Research indicates that trees help coupon worth $25 toward your purchase strate the entire process.
reduce stress in the workplace. of a tree from a private nursery.
Phew, that was a little bit of work but
Trees beautify our community: Trees The first consideration is choosing the satisfying – and fun for the kids. Now you
soften harsh the outlines of buildings and right tree for your space. Look around can all just stand around and watch the
provide a lush green look that’s attractive the spot where the tree is to be planted. tree grow, right? Well, not quite. You do
and calming. Properly placed screens of Will the trees branches collide with the have to take care of the baby tree. Most
trees and shrubs hide unsightly views house or garage as they spread? If there important is to give it lots of water from
and significantly decrease noise pollu- are power lines overhead, select a smaller mid-May to mid-September: 20 gallons
tion near busy streets and intersections. tree that won’t grow into the wires. Larg- (10 minutes with the hose on medium
Trees also add value to your home. Well- er trees mean more benefits, but they pressure) once a week for the first two
planned landscaping, along with its sur- need to be planted in open areas. It’s best years – twice a week in the absence of
rounding neighborhood, can raise prop- not to plant a really large tree next to the rain in the summer. In fact, maintenance
erty values by as much as 15 percent. house but, rather, around the perimeter over the first few years after planting is
of your property. the key to success.
Trees attract songbirds and provide
brilliant color in fall: What a joy to wake By the way, it is a misconception that I hope I’ve helped you appreciate the
up in the morning to the lovely sounds trees break into our sewer and pipelines trees among which we live and have in-
of songbirds and to view the brilliant au- spired you to plant one of your very own.u
tumn reds and golds! And after the leaves
78 u www.wherewhatwhen.com u
