Plant a tree for years of benefits

Removal of the wire basket around a tree’s root ball prior to planting is crucial. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM
Removal of the wire basket around a tree’s root ball prior to planting is crucial. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Trees are the longlasting framework of our landscape, providing many benefits to our community, environment, landscapes and lives. They provide shade, help reduce energy costs and provide food and building materials. Trees also help manage storm water by reducing the risk of water runoff, soil erosion, local flooding and storm water entering the storm sewers.

Fall is a great time to plant trees. Th…