Maintenance Guides / Lawn & Outdoor

Trim trees and shrubs away from house

Difficulty: moderateTime: 60 mins

Why it matters

Branches rubbing against the house damage siding and roofing materials. Vegetation touching the house also provides a direct bridge for ants, spiders, and rodents to enter your home.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Use loppers or a pruning saw to cut back vegetation touching the house.

  • 2

    Maintain a minimum 3-foot clearance zone around the entire home perimeter.

  • 3

    For large tree branches overhanging the roof, hire a professional arborist for safe removal.