Pine Trees - Good or Bad? You decide.
They may look beautiful, but what I bet you didn't know was how bad they are for your roof and gutters. Pine trees are truly a gift to nature with a list of benefits, just to list a few: 1. The Pines from the Pine Trees protect your soil from erosion. 2. Pine needles add a fresh pine scent, so you will have that fresh piney smell all around your home. Also, if you are a bit on the crafty side you can use these pines as air fresheners for the inside of your home too. 3. Pine needles and the bark from the Pine Trees make great fire starters and fire wood for the colder seasons. 4. Pine oil from the Pine Tree can be used to make disinfectant spray. 5. Pine needles are natures mulch so are very good for your yard. 6. Aesthetically pleasing. So as you can see Pine Trees aren't all bad, however, with the advantages there are also disadvantages that you should truly consider before getting Pine Trees put around your home or for those that already have pine trees around