Trees planted near your home can boost their appeal and provide screening, but it’s important that you choose carefully to avoid potential damage to your house.
Certain trees have a high water demand that, on clay soils in particular, can lead to them drying and shrinking, at worst leading to subsidence. Strong, fast-growing roots can also pose a problem, with the potential to damage drainage systems in their quest for water.
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