Pressure Washing Guide

tongyun · Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 52

When washing a house, what is the best way to protect plants? I have several rose bushes almost against the house and if they were damaged, I think my wife would make me sleep on the couch. Laughing

Midwestpro · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

That's understandable....lol

Most of the time we pre-wet all the landscaping and then keep everything wet during the washing process. After we're finished washing we will rinse all the plants and shrubs again just to be sure. We've never had a problem with harming plants on house washes. This method is safer than trying to cover plants with plastic. On a hot day the plastic can kill them quicker than anything.

Mockingbird · Joined: 05 Jul 2009 Posts: 37

I have some large lilac bushes that are close to the house. Pruning time is near, how far from the foundation would be good to prevent problems if I choose to powerwash this fall?

Midwestpro · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:29 pm Post subject:

Lilacs are sensitive and can be easily damaged with cleaning solution, even just soap and water so you do not want them touching the house when you wash. Just trim them back for enough that you can wash the area of the house in behind them and you'll be fine.