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Warning Signs in the Yard to Recognize When Buying a House: Wetland Plants
By David Beaulieu
Perhaps you've heard me say it elsewhere: "Planning before planting is the hallmark of effective landscaping." But did you know that landscape planning ideally begins even before buying a house? Yes, if you care about landscaping, then buying a house entails more than just inspecting the ceiling for leaks and making sure the basement doesn't have flooding problems. For instance, the presence of wetland plants in the yard could signal not only drainage difficulties, but also the potential for less obvious problems.
So when inspecting a property, be aware of warning signs in the yard, too, as well as other yard-related problems. I briefly explore a few such warning signs and problems in the current article, to help you avoid getting stuck with a piece of property that you may not be able to enjoy to the fullest (you may be able to apply some of these tips to the property where you currently reside, too). While none of the problems mentioned here will necessarily be deal-breakers for you when buying a house, they do pertain to quality of life and are therefore worth considering. Below and on the following pages I'll be discussing problems associated with:
- Wetland plants
- "Super" weeds, such as Japanese knotweed
- Living on the side of a steep hill
- Homeowners' associations
- Annoying neighbors
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