If you don’t have very good landscaping, your home could be affected in various negative ways. Here are a few examples:
Water can lead to mold – If water pools up at your foundation, it could leak into your basement or crawlspace. Once it’s inside, mold can begin to grow. Besides being gross, mold can lead to serious health problems like eye and skin irritation, coughing, and lung infections.
Water can lead to bugs – Mosquitos love to breed in shallow water and lay eggs near stagnant or still water. If you live in a humid state, bugs can already be a problem. Improper landscaping can lead to pooling water, which can lead to bugs.
Too much water can lead to dead plants – If you have improper landscaping, your lawn becomes an over-watered swamp. Plants need oxygen as much as they need water. If water has nowhere to go and saturates the soil, it could drown your grass and plants.
Water can damage your basement – If you have a basement foundation, pooling water can find its way inside using cracks, joints, window wells, or porous concrete. Once water is inside, it can cause all sorts of damage. Read more about foundation leak repair solutions.
Water can damage your foundation – Damage to your foundation can be a significant financial and safety concern. If your foundation is exposed to water for a long period of time, it can start to affect your home structurally. Signs of structural damage include settlement, cracks, bowed walls, multiple sticking windows/doors, and more.