Trim Vegetation Away from House

Why It Matters

Vegetation touching your house creates pest highways - ants, spiders, and rodents use branches and vines as direct routes inside.

Quick Guide

1. 1

   Gather your tools and materials

   You'll need: Pruning shears, Loppers. Materials required: necessary materials.

2. 2

   Perform the trim vegetation away from house

   Cut back bushes, shrubs, and tree branches to maintain at least 12 inches of clearance from your home's exterior.

3. 3

   Verify and clean up

   Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace.

Tools & Materials