Smart, Green, Growing Tip of the Week

Start a new family tradition by purchasing a balled/bur lapped live evergreen tree that you can plant outside after the holidays.  On average, planting a 5 to 7 ft. fir tree near your home or business will eliminate 134 gallons of storm water runoff pollution; conserve 9 KW/hours of electricity for cooling or heating; and mitigate 35 pounds of carbon pollution annually.  Providing up to $33 in benefits annually once it matures, after a few years the tree will more than cover the costs of its purchase. 

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