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Planting around septic tanks???

byromh
14 years ago

Hello All,

I have just joined this site and I look foward to sharing and learning from many of you. I do have a specific question:

Any advice on planting near a septic tank?

I know the rule of thumb is to not plant shrubs or trees because of root damage. I would love to plant some flowering small trees or shrubs along a fence line about 10 ft from the tank.

I have heard that crabapples and or flowering cherry trees don't have evasive root systems. Any advice would be greatly appreciated:) Please, also be candid if this is NOT a good idea.

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