Your Complete Guide To Buying, Planting, Growing & Caring for Trees

One of the most common types of tree purchased, planted, and grown all across the country is a fruit tree. And while some, like citrus trees, grow better in warmer regions and others, like apple trees, grow better in cooler regions, they all share one common purpose — to grow fruit!

While shade trees are great for blocking the sun and keeping you cool, did you know that shade trees can also have a huge impact on your monthly utility bills? It’s true! A well positioned tree can actually reduce your home’s heating and cooling costs by 20% to 50%.

Most flowering trees can serve multiple purposes. They’re both beautiful additions to your landscape and can actually provide a good amount of shade. Many fruit trees hit the trifecta, too, providing fruit, shade, and beauty.

Evergreens, particularly arborvitae, not only make exceptional privacy screening and fencing for your home, but they also add a year-round touch of green to any space. While nearly all trees and plants are subject to the changes of the season, evergreens, with proper care and maintenance, stay true to their name no matter what the weather brings.

For the most part, shrubs fall into two categories: ornamental and privacy. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t both vital to creating the perfect outdoor space – in fact, they very much are. All across the United States, shrubs can be found lining lawns, gardens, homes, buildings, and even highways and small side streets. They’re actually among the most common plants grown in America.