tree facts 

Greenery and natural surroundings are a proven, positive life enhancer.

It is said that views of nature can relate to feelings of satisfaction, wellbeing, coping, personal effectiveness and optimism.

Green surroundings also reduce mental tiredness and enhance concentration and attention, leading to an improved ability to cope and make positive decisions.

A garden can add to the aesthetic appeal of your home, adding real monetary value.

In addition it can also assist in shading the home during summer months resulting in cooler temperatures inside the house and the reduced need for artificial cooling.

Please click this link for more information on ten top trees for summer shade from Flemings Nurseries………

http://www.flemings.com.au/topten.asp?type=3

DID YOU KNOW:

• Plantings around buildings are a proven method of reducing the demand for artificial heating and cooling.  A well planned landscape can reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 20%

• Sadly, tree canopy on private land is declining at a rate of 5% per year.  So go ahead, make a difference and plant a tree or three!

• The value of a property can be up to 20% higher in areas planted with trees when compared with similar areas that have few trees

• Roads with good tree canopy cover are protected from the sun and last longer. This saves us all money!

• Greenery provides ‘white noise’ reducing the effects of man-made sounds

• Large trees have a greater benefit in terms of reducing pollution than small trees

• Two trees are needed to supply the oxygen needs of each person. A typical person consumes about 175kilograms of oxygen a year. A healthy, 10.5 metre tree can produce about 118 kilograms of oxygen a year.


Information kindly provided from Flemings Nurseries – http://www.flemings.com.au/