Selwyn Times: October 07, 2020

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SELWYN GARDENING GUIDE SPRING 2020
Did you know
that healthy trees can add up to 20% to the
value of your property?
You may not think about it that often – but the
trees on your property are a lifetime investment.
Carefully selected trees on your property provide
more than beauty - they increase the value of your
home. Several recent surveys have shown that
mature trees in a well-landscaped garden can
increase the value of a house by 7 percent to 19
percent.
First impressions count when buying and selling a
house. Something to reflect on is what happens
when potential buyers view a property. The first
thing they will see is your landscaping and exterior.
Experts indicate that a well-maintained garden with
mature trees can add thousands to a home’s value
and speed up a house sale too.
Respectful, experienced, and passionate tree
care that protects and enhances your home
In addition to adding significant value at the
point of sale, trees also serve very practical and
functional (as well as aesthetic) purposes for
homeowners. They frame beautiful, relaxing, and
pleasant landscapes and help keep a house cooler
and protected from destructive winds and weather.
Many tree care companies simply chop, cut, and
call the job done. However, after speaking with THE
TREE PEOPLE, it quickly became apparent that they
are different. Simply put, they know your home is
your haven and will always ensure it is treated that
way.
Started by Ra and Megan Hammer in 2004, THE
TREE PEOPLE knew early on that their ethos and
approach was going to be different. They never
simply chop and cut, and instead pride themselves
on the fact that they go against the grain of how
many other arborists operate.
They can help with any tree and pride themselves
on being able to do so. They can remove large
dangerous trees safely, look after the trees that you
care about, transplant established trees with care
and offer expert advice on all ‘things’ trees.
Speaking with passion about what he does, Chief
Tree Hugger Ra Hammer shares, “We had some
very clear goals when we started the business
that we still ‘live by’ today. It was important to
us to preserve and maintain trees sustainably, to
provide an environment that helps our customers
to enjoy harmonious relationships with their trees, to
offer excellent affordable tree care and to always
adhere to best practice. I am proud to say that, 16
years later, we still live and breathe these goals”.
If you want to add value to your property, Ra,
Megan, and the team at THE TREE PEOPLE can
support you and your trees. They are your locally
based experts and can help with any tree.