| A lot of new subdivisions are taking out trees to | | | | Another great reason to plant trees is because it |
| make space for more houses. A lot of people | | | | helps the environment. There are three main |
| just leave their yard treeless because they think | | | | subsections for this. |
| it's too much of a hassle to plant more trees. | | | | - As more people are born and the world |
| There are many reasons why you should take | | | | expands there is more urbanization going on. This |
| the time to plant trees in your yard. Listed below | | | | means more and more forests are being |
| are a few of the reasons that will directly benefit | | | | destroyed to make room for cities and to |
| you. | | | | provide building materials for houses. By planting |
| 1. Shade. Having a lot of trees in your yard will | | | | trees in your yard you help replace those trees |
| provide shade which can keep you cool on a hot | | | | which were lost. |
| summer day. The trees will also help your air | | | | - Trees also help clean the environment of carbon |
| conditioning bill down by shading your house from | | | | dioxide which in turn keeps the air healthy to |
| direct sunlight. | | | | breathe. This also helps prevent global warming by |
| 2. Landscaping. Trees give a yard a natural and | | | | taking harmful chemicals out of the air that will |
| inviting look. They also prove a lot easier to take | | | | destroy our ozone. |
| care of than your average flower or bush. | | | | - Birds will also find trees that you plant a nice and |
| 3. Cost. Keeping your yard looking good can cost | | | | cozy home. Because of all the deforestation more |
| a lot of money. By planting trees in your yard | | | | and more birds are looking around for homes and |
| you will not have to plant anymore plants as the | | | | by providing them one you help them thrive. As |
| seasons change and they die off. A well planted | | | | an added benefit it can be nice to sit out on the |
| and taken care of tree can last for as long as | | | | porch and listen to the birds sing in the evening. |
| you will have your house. | | | | |