5 Great Benefits of Growing Fruit Trees
12 November, 2021 by Ana
There are so many ways you can enhance your garden and backyard, but we have to admit that planting fruit trees is one of the best. Not only do they bring beauty and good food, but there are plenty of other benefits you get from growing your own fruit trees.
The ideal time to plant new saplings is in early spring. So, you have enough time to decide whether fruit trees are your cup of tea and which varieties to grow. But, to make sure you’re well-informed by then, you should begin your research now. Ready to start? Continue reading and find out all about the benefits of growing your own fruit trees.
Planting Trees Decrease Your Carbon Footprint
Trees are well-known for absorbing CO2 emissions from the atmosphere and converting it into fresh, clean oxygen. So, planting trees helps the environment, and that is something most people know. But planting trees can also help to decrease your carbon footprint.
The more people grow their fruit at home, the smaller the demand for imports. This means fewer fruits shipped from across the world, and less fuel gets burned up in the process. Imagine how big of a difference you could make in helping to fight climate change!
Trees Protect and Feed Wildlife
Trees represent shelter and food for communities of insects, lichen, fungi, and birds, offering them micro-habitats and a healthy ecosystem. So, we can agree to say trees protect and feed wildlife, and by planting them, YOU contribute.
So, by attracting birds and insects to your garden, you will create ecosystems for pollinators and wild creatures while relaxing your gardening and allowing natural processes of care restoration.
Enhance Your Outdoor Scenery
Trees are always beautiful, promising to embellish your garden during all seasons. Serene sounds and sweet scents, lush colors of the blooms and fruits, the music of birds, and of course, the taste of your freshly picked fruits will definitely enhance the time spent outside, allowing your whole family to recharge and refresh.
Just imagine a BBQ party and you checking the smoker, enjoying the shade of your apple tree, and, why not, pick an apple and indulge in its sweet flavor. Oh, what a feeling!
Increase Your Property Value
What if we told you that the shade and ornamental value are not only aspects you will enjoy daily but also reasons why your property value will increase. We’re not joking! If, for instance, your tree garden provides enough shade to keep the house cool during summer, it will reduce the need for air conditioning. Imagine that!
Not to mention that fruit-bearing trees give you free food. So, whether you plan to sell or not, planting a few trees right now can mean more savings and profit in the future.
Freshly Picked Fruits Are Healthier
Vitamins and nutrients are compounds that naturally deplete over time. So, the longer a fruit has been picked, the more vitamins and nutrients it will lose.
Planting fruit trees will give you the chance to eat fruits straight from the tree. So healthy! And, of course, when growing your own trees, you can avoid spraying your fruits with preservatives or waxes and only use natural, organic fertilizers and products for pest control.
Bonus: Use a Good Irrigation System
Whether you have fruit trees, plan to plant some, or are still thinking about it, your garden needs to be well maintained and pampered. To keep everything lush and healthy, make daily life easier, and tasks less of a chore, we recommend using an irrigation system.
The Carpathen Garden Sprinkler 360 Rotating is a top addition to your set of tools and systems. Customizable according to the needs of your lawn and garden and fast to install using the Quick Connect System, this sprinkler is perfect for every gardener, no matter the level of experience. Yes, it’s so easy to use! You can move it around without any effort and cover all your green areas.
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