Planting a tree will significantly reduce summer energy bills and improve environment, study finds

We have found a fascinating article on phys.org titled, "Planting a tree will significantly reduce summer energy bills and improve environment, study finds". The article focuses on a new study led by Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada and discusses the benefits of planting a tree close to your home, including reduced utility bills and more environmental benefits. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"Planting a tree will significantly reduce summer energy bills and improve environment, study finds."
By Phys.org

Now that spring is in full swing, many people are sprucing up their yards with perennials, annuals and shrubs. However a new study led by Ryerson University may convince residents to plant a tree close to their home, not only because trees can lead to reducing utility bills, but they have environmental benefits as well.

"Our urban environment" has many structures made of concrete and asphalt, which absorb a great deal of the sun's energy, creating a 'heat-island' effect," says Andrew Millward, co-author of the study and a geography professor at Ryerson University. "To mitigate the rise in city temperatures during the summer, we need to protect and expand urban vegetation cover, such as large trees, which provides shade and cooling in the areas that we live and work."

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Water Your Trees This Summer

We have found a great article on www.growingearth.com titled, "Water Your Trees This Summer". The article reminds us that our trees also need water and offers some tips on how to provide water in the correct manner depending on tree size. You can check out the article here or begin reading below.

"Water Your Trees This Summer"
By, Growingearth.com

 How long would you last without water? Do you think you could go for a few days or maybe a week? Although we tend to not think about it much, trees also need water. In fact, they need it every bit as much as you do. A host of tree health problems are initially due to lack of water.

Every living cell within a tree must have water in order for it to function, just like we do. Cells that lack water soon die. Additionally, the vascular system in trees user water to transport nutrients and perform other vital operations.

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How to Care for Trees in Summer

We found an interested video on about.com titled, "How to Care for Trees in Summer". The video offers tips and guidance on how to care for your trees throughout the Summer months. The video also offers up suggestions for harvesting fruit and nuts during Summer Months along with what types of trees should be planted in Early Summer. Click on the image below to view the video.

Monster Tree Service in Burlington County Times

Monster Tree were recently featured in an article in the Burlington County Times, titled "Helping New Trees Take Root". The article explains how many trees were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy and how the state is trying to revitalize the area by encouraging residents to plant trees to replace those lost. The article discusses the damage caused by the storm's rain and wind. You can read the article here or begin below.

"Helping New Trees Take Root"
By Peg Quann

Deep roots. Shallow roots. It didn't matter. As Super-storm Sandy plundered her way up the East Coast last October, she treated huge trees as if they were twigs. Her winds snapped some in half. Others fell over. The damage is visible in parks and along roadsides throughout New Jersey. And to mark Arbor Day, April 26, the New Jersey Forestry Services urges residents to "Plant on it!" as a way to help revitalize the state's population of trees. It sold packets of seedlings to organizations that will help in the effort. 

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Earth Day - April 22nd - Likes For Trees

Earth day is here meaning Monster Tree's Likes For Trees campaign has finished, and it did so in a strong and successful manner. Monster Tree began their Likes For Trees campaign on April 9th and for the following 13 days counting down to April 22nd posted share-able images for Facebook fans to Like and Share. For Every 10 likes one of these images received, Monster Tree would plant a tree.

The first image posted on April 9th was shared by our friends over at National Home Gardening Club which resulted in the image being shared over 800 times around Facebook and sparking an influx of reach on our Facebook page. From then on, people were aware of the Likes For Trees campaign and what message we were trying to promote. We have had an extremely positive response throughout with our images everyday been successfully liked and shared by our fans. So we want to take this opportunity to thank one and all for participating in our Likes For Trees campaign and for making it a success.

Check on our Facebook page to keep up to date with our progress and to see the trees we plant once we're finished tallying up your likes.

Monster Tree launches Likes for Trees Campaign

Monster Tree recently started a new campaign on Facebook in honor of Earth Day on the 22nd of April. Every day, counting down to Earth Day, we are posting images to our Facebook page encouraging our fans to Like and Share the images. For every 10 likes these images receive, Monster Tree will plant one tree.

 

It's currently Day 3 of our initiative and the response has been overwhelming. Thanks to the guys over at National Home Gardening Club, our first image has received over 800 shares!  If you want to get involved (which we highly recommend you do :) ), head on over to our Facebook Page here and get Liking and Sharing, after all it is for a great cause! We also want to take this time to thank all of our fans for their continuing and growing support.

What Happens to Trees in the Spring?

Now that Spring is blossoming, we found a great article on ehow.com titled, "What Happens to Trees in the Spring" that showcases the multiple effects spring time has on trees. The article discusses how the various elements associated with spring have different effects on trees throughout the season and highlights the positive impressions spring has to offer for the trees. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"What Happens to Trees in the Spring"
By Anise Hunter

In the spring, the days grow longer, animals return to feed and pollinate local plants and people begin to work in the garden again. Spring is a busy time for trees. Deciduous trees sprout leaves again, while coniferous trees create new growth. All trees grow taller. Spring is the time when sap flows, flowers bloom and trees begin to grow and reproduce.

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