There are many benefits to planting trees near your house to landscape the area around your home and soften the look. Having a shapely ornamental tree in your front yard adds to the curb appeal of your home by making a lovely first impression, and can increase the value of your property too.
There are practical benefits too, as a strategically placed tree in a courtyard area or backyard patio space offers shade and a pleasant place to rest on hot sunny days. Likewise in winter, trees come into their own as they offer wind protection when you step out of your house to get some air during the cool season. The best trees for privacy and screening will also offer seclusion from neighbors, the road, and any other sights you might want to obscure or disguise. Trees can provide privacy around a patio or porch, as well as break up sight lines to your windows.
