I had a friend accuse me of being a tree hater because I suggested that some homeowners should remove trees that hide the home or take away from it's curb appeal. I love trees! But they can detract from the home when it is up for sale, if they're in the wrong place. If you have a cute house with a real nice tree smack dab in front of it, home buyers won't see how cute it is. It can pay to remove it.

We have a very intrusive tree that has migrated here from... I don't know where, but it grows and spreads like a weed. It also rains white leafy seeds like snow in the spring. These trees I really don't mind removing from almost any location, but I do have a hard time with Willows, Aspen, some Poplars and evergreens, unless their removal will be a big improvement to the home.

Trees can provide some great attributes for a home in the back or side yard, like shade, bird nests, maybe fruit, or just a backdrop of green. I actually believe that every home should have trees.

While some people like the privacy that a lot of trees and brush can provide, most buyers prefer to see and show the new home they're proud of.

Do you have an opinion on Trees?