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Coming Home - Fall/Winter 2018

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Plant a Tree! Trees, one of nature's most wonderful gifts, clean the air we breathe, increase property values and support wildlife. They also help cut energy costs and save you money. When properly cared for, trees can be a valuable and growing asset worth many times their initial investment. This year, plan to make a financial investment and plant a beautiful tree that contributes to your environment, your community and to you. Four Ways Trees Mean Money -The Davey Tree Expert Company TREES INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES. A tree in front of a house increases the home's sale price by an average of $7,130. Plus, good landscaping increases the value of homes by 6 to 11 percent. (PNW Research Station and Michigan University) TREES REDUCE ENERGY BILLS. Strategically placed trees save up to 56 percent on annual air- conditioning costs. Likewise, in winter, trees, especially evergreens, placed appropriately around the house, can reduce the need for heating by 20 to 50 percent. (USDA Forest Service) TREES SELL HOMES. Homeowners achieved a 109 percent return on every landscaping dollar spent – higher than any other home improvement. The presence of street trees also reduces time on the market by an average of 1.7 days. (Michigan University and PNW Research Station) TREES GIVE BACK. Over a span of 50 years, one tree produces $31,250 worth of oxygen, provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycles $37,500 worth of water and controls $31,250 worth of soil erosion. (The Trust for Public Land) 12

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