Springtime in this hemisphere means new growth, beautiful flowers and all of the benefits that you enjoy from working so hard on your landscaping throughout the year. But did you know that your landscaping could be a potential cause for leaks and dampness in your basement?

Shrubbery, bushes and other plantings around your foundation can cause problems with ventilation for both the soil and foundation walls. An easy fix for the potential problem is quite simple. Be sure this time of year to trim heavy growth back so that the soil around your foundation gets the proper sunlight and therefore provides for quicker soil dry time after Spring rains. When digging up old plants or prepping for new annuals be sure to clear away any building debris including pieces of masonry, mortar or other building products oft times buried near the house during the original excavation process.