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Landscaping choices you make may only seem like a set of aesthetic choices, but it’s much more than that. All sorts of decisions you make regarding your landscaping, including the types of trees you choose and where the sprinklers are placed, can all impact many systems, including your septic system. If your home is dependent on a septic system instead of the city’s main sewer line, it’s very important to grasp how these decisions you take can have an impact on the longevity of your septic system. Keep in mind that the most important step to ensure a long lifespan of your septic system is working with a professional septic company for regular inspection and septic cleaning.
Possibly, the biggest enemy to your septic tank are the trees and plants that have deep roots. As septic tanks have all the minerals, vitamins, and water the trees look for, their roots will try every way to infiltrate your tank, causing serious cracks and clogs during the process. Ideally, as a homeowner, you should know where your septic tank and lines are located and try to plant any trees or plants as far as possible from that area. Also, if you’re recently working on a landscaping process, make sure to do your research well on the trees that have even more invasive roots so you can avoid them in your project. After all, you wouldn’t want to pay for expensive repairs just because you decided that willows are gorgeous and planted them without knowing their features.If you want to go for certain plants around the area of your septic tank, you can opt for the ones that have shallow roots.
Another very important factor that plays a major role is the drainage. This is especially important for areas that receive heavy rainfall. If the water in your yard isn’t directed and drained the correct way due to improper grading, the excess water can go to the drainfield and overwhelm it, causing overflows. As a result, the soil will not be able to treat the wastewater effectively, which can be really disturbing as the untreated sewage may back up into your house or simply sit as a puddle in your yard. Another important factor that will prevent the overflow is routine septic pumping.
Especially during the initial stages of landscaping, usually many large vehicles can stand on the lawn, and this can break the pipes and mess with the compactness of the soil and, as a result, the filtration process of the drainfields. Soon, you may observe issues like bad odor in the backyard, soggy patches in your grass, and possibly backups. Therefore, make sure to keep heavy equipment away from the backyard as much as possible.
Of course it’s possible to have a beautiful yard while still maintaining a healthy septic system, but all you need to do is to plan ahead with your septic tank and drainfield in mind. If you keep in mind the tips we shared here, you should have no problems regarding your septic system. At Rooter Septic Services, we offer all sorts of septic services you may be curious about. If you think it’s time for your septic system’s annual maintenance or if you’ve been observing a set of issues you want to consult about, we are always here. Call us today to schedule your appointment today.
