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You can help clients improve the curb appeal of their homes by educating yourself about the pros and cons of available trees in the area.

According to houselogic.com, the Bradford Pear and Sweetgum are just two examples of trees to avoid. Start with “11 Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard,” and you’ll see photos of the species in question. After you view that slideshow, you can see more suggestions from houselogic.com readers: “More Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard.”

On the positive side, houselogic.com also provides a list of trees that are best in “Best Trees to Grow Curb Appeal.”