Protect Septic System from Erosion or Freezing
Let’s face it, looking at your septic system may not be the most beautiful view around. Septic System Components may include pipes, manhole covers and a big mound of dirt. Luckily, landscaping your septic system is not only okay, it is the wise thing to do. Planting Low Maintenance Lawn Grass and Low Maintenance Native Plants over septic system components actually helps to protect them from erosion and freezing. You just want to smart and choose the right plants to prevent interferance with septic pipes or drainfield operation. Avoid placing Trees or Shrubs on or near a Mound System or Underground Trench System. The following are some Landscaping Tips from Custom Septic, Inc. (CSI) your Ham Lake, MN Septic Professionals.
Low Maintenance Grass and Native Plants
If you are like many Ham Lake, MN homeowners you work hard to maintain a beautiful yard. There is no reason why a Septic System on your property should have to look ugly. You can Beautify Your Septic System Components by utilizing the appropriate Low Maintenance Grasses, Native Plants and Wildflowers. Choose vegetation that requires little water, has a shallow root system and grows easily in your area of Minnesota.
Suggested Minnesota Native Grass
- Fescue lawn grass
- Kentucky bluegrass
- Prairie dropseed grass
- Ryegrass
- Blue grama grass
- June grass
- And More…
Suggested Minnesota Native Flowers
- Violets
- Oxeye
- Butterflyweed
- Wild geranium
- Wild bergamot
- Bigleaf aster
- Peonies
- Pasqueflower
- Purple coneflower
- Daylilies
- And More…
Planting Over Mound System
Mound Systems in particular benefit from having a good ground cover to prevent soil erosion. Plant low maintenance, native grasses that require little maintenance or water. To prevent damage to the operation of the septic mound you want to avoid fertilizers and irrigation. Do not mow or walk on top of the mound more than is necessary to maintain healthy vegetation.
- Use between 6” and 16” of topsoil
- Do Not till the soil when planting
- Wear gloves when planting or digging in dirt over septic mound
- Do Not plant edible plants over the mound or drainfield
- Avoid fertilizing or irrigating the soil
- Do Not plant trees or shrubs on top of or near a mound system
- Minimize foot traffic, pets or any other weight that may compact the soil
Minnesota Septic System Professionals
Custom Septic Inc. (CSI) is a trusted MN Septic System Professional providing Ham Lake, MN property owners with quality, affordable services. We understand the importance of a Healthy Septic System for your family. Planting ground cover over Septic System Components is not only aesthetically pleasing, it also helps to Maintain and keep your Mound System and Drainfield healthy. Be sure to carefully select Low Maintenance, Native Minnesota Grasses and Flowers to avoid interfering with normal septic system operations.
In Ham Lake, MN call Custom Septic Inc. (CSI) at 763-218-4769 • fill out our Online Form or email us at brad@customseptic.com
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