Reestablishing a tree canopy is a great way to begin your Florida Yard. Trees not only provide shade and wildlife habitat, but they also help reduce storm-water runoff. According to one estimate, a 50-percent tree canopy can reduce runoff by 25 percent.
Trees also help remove pollutants from the air and replace carbon dioxide with purified oxygen.
In addition, it is estimated that tree shade on the west side of a home can reduce air conditioning costs by 50 percent. If those reasons don't suffice, consider that trees significantly increase the value of a home and lot. The related increase in resale value far outweighs the initial cost of the trees. This need not be an issue if the water is gone within three days. You may have an opportunity to create a seasonal wetland, which is a type of freshwater wetland that has been lost to a significant extent in parts of the region.