Why Landscaping Is Important for Your Yard and Your Trees!
In North Georgia, your yard is more than just a patch of grass, it's part of your home’s ecosystem. Strategic landscaping strengthens tree health, prevents property hazards, and increases curb appeal. Let’s explore why landscaping is a long-term investment that benefits your home, your safety, and your trees.
Landscaping Goes Beyond Curb Appeal
Yes, it looks good… but it does more than impress the neighbors. A well-landscaped yard regulates soil moisture, supports tree root systems, and protects your property from weather damage. And in storm-heavy seasons like summer in Cumming, Gainesville, or Dawsonville, that matters.
🌿 5 Major Benefits of Smart Landscaping
A Healthy Canopy Starts at the Ground
Landscaping feeds nutrients back into the soil. Proper mulch and plant placement support root systems, encouraging a vibrant, disease-resistant canopy.
It Boosts Home and Property Value
Studies show well-landscaped homes increase resale value by 5–12%. Healthy, mature trees and clean yard lines signal quality maintenance, something buyers love.
It Creates Safer Surroundings
Overgrown limbs and unstable trees pose real risks. Landscaping helps control growth and makes it easier to identify hazards before they cause damage.
It Encourages Local Wildlife and Pollinators
Native plants and shrubs attract bees, birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects, which are all vital to a thriving local ecosystem.
It Helps Prevent Tree Hazards
Through regular maintenance, stump grinding, and tree health inspections, landscaping reduces the chance of trees falling or branches breaking during storms.
🌲 Recent Example from Cumming, GA
A local homeowner contacted LS Trees after a storm exposed weak limbs and erosion near their driveway. Our team trimmed back trees, did some stumpm grinding, and installed some of our free wood chips. The transformation helped prevent further damage, enhanced tree health, and the home sold within 30 days for above asking price.
🪵 Landscaping Tips for Storm Season
Trim overhanging or dead limbs early in the summer
Add mulch to protect tree roots from heat and erosion
Improve drainage to reduce pooling near trunks
Remove stumps to prevent pest problems and trip hazards
🦺 What About Stump Grinding and Safety?
Stumps are a hidden hazard, attracting pests and risking regrowth. Before grinding or digging, always call 811 to mark utility lines. It's a free safety service and helps avoid dangerous mistakes.
❓ FAQs: Landscaping and Tree Health
Q: How do I choose the right plants around trees?
A: Use non-invasive native plants that can handle shade, like ferns, azaleas, or hostas.
Q: Can bad landscaping hurt my trees?
A: Yes. Avoid piling mulch too high and planting too close to trunks, both can lead to rot or pest issues.
Q: Should I landscape every season?
A: Yes! Trim in spring, inspect in summer, clean in fall, and prep in winter.
Q: What about roots that are already exposed?
A: Cover them with mulch - never soil and avoid mowing over the area.
🤝 Partner with LS Trees
From tree trimming and stump grinding to storm cleanup and *bonus FREE wood chips, LS Trees offers year-round property care. Let us help you design a yard that looks good, stays safe, and supports your trees for years to come.
💰 Call us today for a FREE quote and $100 off your service.
📲 (770) 616-6079