How to Put Money in Your Pocket with the Right Tree
You have been there: put in a tree at the nursery that appeared ideal, and years on it is nothing but a nuisance. Or you can’t make head of why the neighbor’s yard is so low maintenance and green and yours is not. And when you are looking at a new tree, do you know if it will be an asset or a financial drain in the end?
We at Veteran Family Tree Service have a way of putting your mind at ease. Since 2018 we have put Peoria and Northwest Valley homeowners in a position to make sound decisions about their trees. With our ISA Certified Arborists in the field since 2013, we can tell you from experience that a well placed tree is worth it for decades. For some expert advice prior to breaking ground, pick up the phone at (602) 483-6197.
The Expense of a Bad Tree
Think of a tree as an investment. The one you put in the ground on day one will dictate what you are paying for in the years ahead. Too near the house and you could be footing the bill for root damage, to say nothing of foundation work or having to have it removed in a hurry.
It is a lesson many in Arizona come to understand the hard way. A quick grower is appealing until it becomes a chore. You have roots heaving up the sidewalk and into the driveway, limbs encroaching on power lines, and a specimen ill equipped for the desert that has to be watered constantly.
Some of the costs of a poor choice are not so obvious:
- Water bills running up on account of non-natives
- Trimming more often than you like to rein in the growth
- Damage done to hardscaping and pipes by roots
- Storms that cause a weak tree to drop its limbs and require emergency removal
- Dealing with pests and disease
- Trees put in too close to your structures
Where the Savings Are
Make the right call and all that changes. A tree that is a good fit for the climate will not demand as much of you in the way of pruning or water.
Then there is the value a healthy shade tree brings. In an Arizona summer it can cut your cooling bill by shading the roof and windows. It is something that shows when you put the property on the market. But mostly you save by not having to deal with the costly consequences of bad planning.
Making a Wise Choice
What separates a tree that is an expense from one that is not? You have to match it to your goals and the space available.
Before you plant, take stock of:
- The size of the canopy and height at maturity
- Proximity to power lines, pipes and the like
- Whether the species can stand the heat and what its water requirements are
- If the roots are contained
- The state of your soil
- What you are after in terms of privacy, shade or aesthetics
An arborist can be of help here. We have over ten years of practical experience to draw on. We know the ones that will give you trouble and the ones that do well in Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Peoria.
More Than Just Planting
A fine start is called for. Do not let improper depth or spacing negate the merits of a good species; it will cost you in the end.
Our services include planting as well as trimming and ISA-certified health assessments, so we can see to it that your tree remains in good shape. We adhere to ANSI Z133 safety standards in everything we do. Should you have trees requiring attention already, we are on hand for that as well. Be it stump grinding or an emergency, our crew is available same-day 24/7 in the Northwest Valley.
Put Your Trust in a Veteran Team
We are a veteran owned and operated company because we believe in being straightforward with our neighbors. That is reflected in the 4.9 stars we have from over 260 Google reviews. As a courtesy we extend a 10% discount to veterans and those on active duty.
Let our ISA Certified Arborists at Veteran Family Tree Service steer you right before you put in another tree. There is no sense in regretting a decision when a bit of forethought will put money back in your pocket. Call us at (602) 483-6197 and we will put in something built to last.