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The landscaping around your property is an important part of your home's curb appeal. One of the most impactful ways to improve it is to set up new landscaping trees. There are many options, but you can make a great selection by keeping these tips in mind. 

Decide on a Tree Species

One of the more impactful decisions you'll need to make with landscaping trees is picking a tree species. There are a lot of great options for residential properties today. Some of these include pines, bald cypress, red maple, Norway oak, and maple.

What you need to do is look for tree species that work for your particular environment. You can easily find out this information online. The tree species you select also needs to be easy to maintain. Otherwise, you won't be able to keep your trees healthy and looking great throughout the year.

Shop For Trees In Person

It's important that you choose landscaping trees that are completely healthy. Otherwise, they may not last long after they are planted around your property. The only real way to assess a tree's overall condition and health is to shop for them in person.

Find a local nursery in your area that lets you browse their inventory. Signs of a healthy tree include evenly spaced branches, a quality root system, a tree trunk free of wounds, and perfectly intact leaves. If all of these attributes check out with the trees you're considering for your property, you can purchase with confidence.

Buy From a Credible Supplier

How long your landscaping trees live depends a lot on where you purchase from. Take some time to carefully assess suppliers of landscaping trees. They need to have a lot of years of experience in this industry selling trees to residential properties. 

They also need to have positive reviews from consumers who've purchased their trees before. If they don't, and their reviews have a lot of red flags, it's better to keep searching for a more credible supplier. Finally, assess the rates of trees from different suppliers. This way, you don't end up overspending.

There's no better way to complete the landscaping around your property than to have new trees planted. Although the options are pretty vast, you can be happy with your selection well after you make it by performing thorough research. Try finding trees that work for your budget, particular climate, and maintenance preferences.