Why size matters as your getting older.

What does everyone plan to do eventually?

That's right.. Retire.

For most people in their 20's and 30's planting a tree seems like a great way to shade the house, do good for the environment, and generally be nice to mother nature.

Most definitely it provides these benefits and more. I wish everyone would plant more trees.

Unfortunately, too many of us are not planning for retirement adequately; and too many of us are creating an awfully big expense by planting the wrong size tree. By not taking into account how expensive it will be to care for a large tree, you are creating a huge problem for yourself when its towering over your home and ready to drop a branch through the roof.

Be realistic with yourself, and your future. Planning to win the lottery before you retire isn't good enough.

Plant trees now, but plant trees that you know you can afford to maintain when your on a retiree's fixed income. Don't put yourself in the Red when you're retired.