NEW YORK(CBS2) – Anyone who has a garden understands the expenses that are involved with making it look good; trees, plants, and shrubs cost thousands of dollars. But according to CBS 2′s Asa Aarons, many homeowners are not prepared for the loss of their gardens.

Garden insurance packages are available and often depend on property size and the amount of shrubbery in a garden. Customers can generall tailor the warranty to fit their needs as five, ten, or fifteen-thousand dollar coverage packages.

Some sites that have more information about “Tree Shield” insurance and other programs to protect your garden can be found here, here, here and here.

For more information on how to protect your investment check out the video below.

If you have a consumer question for CBS 2′s Asa Aarons you can ask him here.