With autumn being prime tree planting season and winter being just around the corner, we thought it a great time to discuss the many benefits of evergreen trees! During our long Pennsylvania winters, it can seem like everything outside is brown and hibernating. The trees lose their leaves, the water freezes over and a blanket of snow covers everything. That’s why it’s so helpful to remind ourselves of the things that are still alive, colorful and vibrant during gray winter months – like evergreen trees and shrubs. Not only do these trees and shrubs remind us that not everything is asleep all winter, but they have other benefits as well. At Root’s Nurseries, we supply the very best in evergreen trees for Strasburg and the surrounding areas and we’d like to tell you more about their many benefits.
They provide color. The color green is a sight for sore eyes in winter. Evergreens provide a pop of consistent color all year long and breathe life into the winter landscape.
They offer wind-break and protection. Much like trees and their leaves provide shade and relief from the blazing summer sun, evergreen trees protect from harsh winter winds. They can also offer some soundproofing and can act as an air pollution barrier, depending on the location and conditions. Because they keep their leaves or needles all year, evergreens also provide year-round privacy to your yard and work as a natural fence.
They offer a home for wildlife. Bird-watching experts will tell you that evergreen trees not only provide a beautiful green backdrop during the snowy winter months, but also attract different kinds of birds. Make your landscaping a safe oasis for beautiful birds and enjoy their songs all year long.
They are great for Christmas decorating. Evergreen trees of many different kinds make the perfect Christmas tree. Adding lights to your outdoor evergreen trees is a classic, beautiful way to brighten up your lawn and spread Christmas cheer.
Here in Pennsylvania, we have many evergreen shrubs and trees that can brighten the winter landscape, feed wildlife and/or provide protection, including:
- Arborvitae
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Canaan Fir
- Norway Spruce
- Serbian Spruce
- White Spruce
- White Pine
- And many more
If you’d like specific evergreen trees for your Strasburg area landscape or suggestions for your yard, give Root’s Nurseries a call at 717-898-0041 or Contact Us online today!
