By: Anna Stubbendick, FCHP
Happy Earth Day! As we celebrate our planet and the importance of protecting it, Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center is excited to offer a special promotion. On Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22, we are offering 20% off all trees (excluding palms)!
As Earth Day approaches, it’s important to remember how vital trees are to the health and wellbeing of our planet. Trees help purify the air we breathe, provide habitats for countless species of animals, and play a critical role in regulating our climate.
You’ll find many native trees homegrown at Canterbury Farms such as these 30gal. Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum.) ©Photo by Anna Stubbendick, Canterbury Farms
Why trees, you may ask? Trees are one of the most important natural resources on our plane and provide numerous benefits to the environment. By planting trees in your yard, you can help improve air and water quality, reduce energy consumption, and combat climate change. Studies have shown that just one mature tree can absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, which is equivalent to the emissions of a car driven for 26,000 miles!
In addition to their ecological benefits, trees also have practical uses. They can help to reduce energy costs by providing shade and blocking wind, and they can even increase property values by enhancing the beauty of a landscape.
Some fruit trees, such as this Mulberry (Morus spp.) are also valued for their ornamental uses in the landscape. ©Photo by Anna Stubbendick, Canterbury Farms
At Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center, we have a wide selection of trees to choose from, including native species that are well-suited to our climate. Whether you’re looking to plant a fruit tree for your backyard, add some shade to your patio, or simply enhance the beauty of your property, we have the perfect tree for you.
When you plant a tree, you are making an investment in the future. You are not only improving your own quality of life, but also that of future generations. By taking advantage of our Earth Day promotion and planting a tree this weekend, you are doing your part to help protect our planet.
Let’s celebrate Earth Day together by planting trees and doing our part to protect the planet we call home.