The weather pattern that is most difficult for foundations is a wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer. In 1999, Texas had an unusually cool and wet spring. If this summer is typical, hot and dry, watering will be extra important.
Here are some helpful hints:
- Water with soaker hoses placed 6" to 12" around the foundation. Watering will depend on how much rain has fallen (or not).
- If you have patios or driveways against your foundation, run the soaker hoses around the outside edges of the patios and driveways.
- Keep your shrubs trimmed back. The larger a plant, the more water it will need. If you are putting in new plants, try to use plants with smaller root systems. Examples are nandina, boxwood, and abelia.
For more information on foundations, please visit the Advanced Foundation website.
