2007-01-08 14:20:41 · 12 answers · asked by sweetsimplicitx 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
It is bad to plant trees near your home for several different reasons. One is because of the root systems. If a certain tree tends to have large roots, it can ruin your foundation and/or it can wrap around underground pipes for a sprinkler or septic tank. Another reason, leaves and debris from the tree can ruin your roof if not properly taken care of. High winds, rain storms, or other forms of precipitation can destroy the tree and fall into your home.
But they are some benefits as well; shade, privacy, feeling you are within nature, and seeing the beauty of the leaves changing colors and new buds appear in the spring.
The best thing is to learn about the tree's height, water consumption, and root system.
2007-01-08 14:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the trees (and on the home).
Some trees have long roots that grow larger as the tree grows. If a major "branch" of a root gets under the house, it can really lift the house (over many years).
Other trees grow very long high branches. With time, these branches can rot and fall, damaging the house (and the people inside).
Some other trees have roots that "eat" away at cement; others still have roots that "push" on everything, including pipes and foundations...
There are trees that can be put near houses. Varies with climate, type of soil, configuration (e.g., slopes).
In cold climates, we put evergreens on the "cold side" to block the wind in the winter (for us, that is the north side) and "leafy" trees to the south: in summer they shade the house and, in winter, they lose their leaves, allowing the sun to warm the house.
2007-01-08 14:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be good or bad to have trees around homes.
In areas prone to wildland fires, trees can contribute to the chain of fuel which allows fire to keep moving.
A tree that shades the house in summer is an asset. One that shades the house in winter can cause increased heating bills.
The roots of the wrong type of tree can damage foundations and/or sewer lines. Also can raise sidewalks and driveways.
The wrong type of tree can interfere with having a good lawn.
Some trees are terribly messy.
An old or sick tree can blow down in a windstorm.
2007-01-08 14:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by Ed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have large trees planted very close to a house, the roots of the tree can interfere with the foundation of the house.
2007-01-08 14:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the roots can "uproot" the foundation also if there is a wind storm it could cause damage to the property and home.....are these trees fruit trees or do they leave "gaarbage" at any given time of the year ? this can also be bad for looks and just plain messy
2007-01-08 14:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm from SC and now stay in PA - i imagine i'm able that could assist you. in case you do not have a "eco-friendly thumb", get your landscaper that could assist you, yet Crepe Myrtle is a most suitable bush or tree that loves and is planted throughout your climate area. they're my fashionable. for sure, in PA, can't have them. also, the jasmine is a trailing vine. sweet William (small plant life for borders, perennial that you do not ought to plant each season). Daffodils for the spring/summer. Petunia trailing or non-trailing might want to live to tell the tale contained in the soil, yet contained in the holes, position a strong potting soil. Gardenia trees are extremely conventional contained in the South. that could want to get you began, also small azalea trees, they stay in acidic soil, something succulent (cactus relatives) Spirea or agapanthus are border plant life. Use a geranium (red, red, or white, with sweet tuft at border, the combination in sweet william, lavendar or stella odora lillies to make a fairly backyard.
2016-12-02 00:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by cutburth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not that bad but of course there are disadvantagesand one is that when there is a super typhoon and the tree cannot hold the force of the wind then your house might get hit by the tree when it falls down
2007-01-08 15:33:06 · answer #7 · answered by probug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most places in Australia having trees too close to houses significantly raises the risk from bushfires.
2007-01-08 14:29:02 · answer #8 · answered by minimouse68 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
several reasons. tree roots can invade, rupture or strangle gas, water, sewer lines. roots can also grow into a foundation and crack it. and depending on whether a tree is evergreen or deciduous, it can benefit or be a detriment to the light and temperature of a house.
2007-01-08 14:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by shar71vette 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that there would be and real bad reason
the only negative effect it might have is if you had above ground telephone or electric lines or if you plant it right next to your septic system it might mess it up
2007-01-08 14:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by someone on earth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋