In the urban landscape one of the reasons people like a neighbourhood is the trees. The trees have grown over the years and make the neighbourhood seem smaller. In a previous house the writer could sit in the back porch surrounded by a canopy of older trees and not hear the sounds of the city. Not surprising the house prices in the area continue to go up. Another thing trees represent is plus 50 years of growth, in many cases more which means planting a tree to remember someone is a wonderful idea. Trees change carbon dioxide to oxygen which is good for all of us; act as moderating influence on the weather by keeping the house a little cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter (by blocking the winds) meaning there are great reasons to plant trees.

Linking to dividend producing stocks, similar to trees which continually provide growth and new growth (leaves come back) dividend producing stocks provide continued revenue sources, along with opportunities of growth. While the stock price will go up and down, as long as the dividend is being paid (and hopefully increased) you can enjoy your portfolio for a long period of time.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions.