Trees Anyone?

Its official I'm a dyed in the wool, tree hugger and if I am quite honest I have been for a long time. I get excited when I spot a large specimen tree strutting its stuff in gardens, parks and hedgerows. Often I have to stop the car to get a closer look, I enjoy taking in the grandeur of whatever tree has caught my eye. Typically I am struck by how magestic large trees look and I often wonder what things have these trees witnessed in there lives. How close have they come to being dealt to with a chain saw or digger? How many friends have they lost? How have they coped with wild weather and harsh winters? Too many questions and with no answers I’m afraid.

Usually when I spot a tree I love, I wish I could take it home and place it in my garden. If this wish had ever been granted my humble garden would now be full to over flowing with trees from all over the world.

This time of the year my attention is grabbed by trees in flower stretching there branches high up to share their blooms and fresh new leaves with the world. In the autumn it’s the colourful leaves that catch my eye and in winter it’s the bark and distinctive branches that stand tall against the elements.

One of my favourite trees is a large English Oak which on the Lincoln Tai Tapu Road, it towers over the corner of Davis Road. All winter I have watched it (the tree) greet me as I head home and as it bursts into leaf its telling me spring is here. Fantails, Sparrows and King Fishers enjoy this tress as much as I do. Take time to enjoy your favourite trees.

‘A garden without a tree is like a home without a soul’ Rachel Vogan. October 2008

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5 Reasons to plant Trees

Trees are the earth's lungs
Trees are fundamental to human existence as they inhale carbon dioxide removing this greenhouse gas from the atmosphere, and exhale oxygen that humans breathe for survival. Leaves of trees act as a filter and remove dust particles and pollutants cleaning the air of impurities.
Trees are energy savers
Trees can reduce the need for artificial cooling devices such as air-conditioning. In the warmer months, leaves of trees deflect the sun's rays reducing temperatures. In cooler months deciduous trees let the sun penetrate, allowing it to shine through and provide warmth.
Trees capture water
Trees hold and slow down the movement of water, helping to recharge groundwater supplies and prevent flooding. They also capture water at their roots and store it.
Trees are homes
Trees provide habitat and food for different types of wildlife such as insects, birds, fish and mammals.
Trees provide human resources
Trees are a resource for medicinal products and are a valuable commodity when used as timber.

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