Here are our favorite foundation plantings for the front of your house: Botanical Name: Carex spp.Sun Exposure: Shade to part shadeSoil Type: Average, well-drained, moistSoil pH: 5.5-7.5 Carex, or ...

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Landscape plants ... foundation bedline, a kidney-shaped island, a strategically placed flower bed at the corner of the driveway or an arcing stepping stone pathway from the driveway to the front ...

She is based in Encinitas, California. Slab, basement and crawl space are the most common house foundation types for new single-family homes. Extreme climates, soil expansion and erosion ...

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The average foundation repair cost is $2,200–$11,000 ... stabilize a leaning chimney or require them all the way around a house,” Brown said, adding that the number of required piers is ...

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“Roots from invasive plants can lift sidewalks, and walls, and even crack masonry. They can get into the foundation ... will keep growing around your house for years.” While the Blue Cape ...