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Trees - The Best Plants to Grow in Your Garden

Among the most permanent plants in the landscape, trees are the biggest and most enduring plants you can grow – and also the most expensive. Therefore, selecting the right tree is very important.

Trees are perennial, woody plants that play a vital role in the environment and human culture. They come in various shapes, sizes, and growth habits.

Ecologically, trees are essential for maintaining biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and regulating the Earth’s climate. They provide habitat, shelter, and food sources for countless wildlife species, and their root systems help prevent soil erosion and maintain water quality. They also play a critical role in the global carbon cycle, as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen through photosynthesis.

In the context of landscaping, trees serve various functions, including providing shade, wind protection, privacy, and visual interest. They can be used as standalone specimens, in groves or alleys, or as part of mixed borders with shrubs, perennials, and grasses. Popular trees for landscaping include MapleOak, DogwoodBirch, and Magnolia.

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