They may look beautiful around the home, but there are real risks that some trees, shrubs, or climbers pose when planted too close to houses. The focus on aesthetics rather than practicality can lead to poor decisions, and the unfortunate truth is that many homeowners may not realize the dangers that plants can pose to their property.
Plants can have naturally destructive tendencies, and they can damage homes without you even noticing. There are types of plants that you commonly see planted close to properties that cause damage to walls, roofs, gutters, pipes, and even building foundations.
