In this Your Williamson magazine article, Scott Johnson from Davey’s Nashville office talks about the benefits shade trees provide in the summer.  

Posted: June 17, 2022

Sun protection is critical in the hot summer months, and plants can be an essentialPhoto of a tree. partner in this regard.  

“Large canopied, low-maintenance trees are one of the best investments you can make in your yard,” said Scott Johnson, a certified arborist with The Davey Tree Expert Company in Nashville. “They raise home values, provide shade for play structures and eating areas and can even lower air conditioning bills.”  

To read the rest of Scott’s comments, click here and visit page 80.  

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