When to plant a tree: The Time is Now!

Every year, my wife and I talk about planting a tree. This has been going on now for the last 15 years, and, finally, I am happy to report that we have followed through and planted three trees this past Memorial Day weekend. The Best Time to Plant There is a Chinese proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is NOW.” Why did it take so long for us to do it?  It’s not hard. In fact, it’s kind of fun to do. Plus, these days you can get immediate satisfaction by buying a tree that is already 3-5 years old. Trees are a lot like websites. Putting off planting a tree is a lot like putting off getting a website built or finally upgraded. Why do we do that when the benefits of completing this task are so obvious? Mature trees provide shade to decrease cooling costs for your home. They add beauty to your landscape and increase resale value.  Trees make a great first impression on your home, and the same can be said about websites. Websites are the first image a potential customer has of your business. They allow

---