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My house has plants all around the perimeter. I get the impression this is a bad idea for a few reasons and wonder if theres anyone to list some specifics for me?
Well, the theory is that you're watering your plants and the water is running down your foundation and possibly seeping in, however, most homes now have ways of keeping that water out. See if you can find out the history of how your house was built. Then there's the roots. As long as the plants are reasonably small, no problem, but if there are trees or large shrubs planted right up against the house, then, the roots could cause problems with the foundation.
When I built the house the building inspector said to stay within 8ft. so I got the GContractor to put my basement floor at 4ft. from drit level. Which makes for a lot of stairs but a nicer view downstairs, sunnier There's always water in my sump but there's no erosion where it vents. There is a history of floods in this area ('80s) but the town has made changes to the highway and the river since.
Thank you so much Rozmund, I totally took notes! That creeper has more leaves now, should I move it in the fall after die-off or in the spring? I have an old deck swing it can have out in the yard maybe. There's no problem with the grape vines or roots? they're only a foot from the wall and the trellis goes up to lean against it. You mentioned the ferns against the wall, I guess the siding needs good air circulation to prevent mold and rot. I never thought of that. I hope I dont need to move the grapes? How would I and it handle that? They're 3rd summer.
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