Is it good to have trees next to your house?
Tree roots can eventually grow through pipes as they move toward water underground, and this can cause expensive damage to your plumbing system. In addition, trees that are too close to houses may affect drainage, causing more water to pool near the house, creating a higher risk of mold and rot. Planting up close to the house walls can encourage roots to get into your water pipes, foster plant diseases by reducing air circulation, or give rodents and termites a nesting place or ladder to your eaves.