It’s just as essential to carefullyconsider which plantsyou choose to grow close to your house.
In reality, taking care of wisteria is a serious job that most homeowners don’t want to undertake.
The thick, heavy vines can bring down trellises, rails, and gutters unless they have adequate support.
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Wisteria should be pruned regularly and is better suited for growing on a strong arbor or trellis.
Thorns: that’s why.
If you choose to go this route, don’t plant roses anywhere you need access.
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You’ll find yourself in a lot of pain if you don’t heed this advice.
The moisture-trapping vines can also damage stucco and brick mortar with their aerial roots.
On top of that, English ivy is considered invasive in many locales.
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Stick with less damaging vines like jasmine.
Hollies
Hollies are an incredibly versatile group ofshrubs and treesin many shapes and sizes.
On top of that, hollies with pointy leaves can be painful to run into.
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Weeping Willow
Never, everplant a weeping willownear a house.
These trees have water-seeking roots that can uplift foundations and invade water lines and septic tanks.
You’re better off not planting it near your house.
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Arborvitae
When it comes to arborvitae, stay away from placingprivacy screening plantslike ‘Green Giant’.
It’s best to plant ‘Emerald Green’ 4 or 5 feet from your house.
Even better, choose one of the newer shrub-sized selections, likeFire Chief.
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Elms also grow to 60 feet, damage sidewalks and foundations, and drop limbs.
Plant elms at least 20 feet away from structures and stay clear of power lines.
Norway maples and silver maples are some of the worst offenders.
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You’ll want to plant these 25 feet from your home, if not farther.
With the exception of very compact junipers, these plants are too large to grow close to your home.
Junipers also happen to be a fire hazarda trait of many conifers.
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