Re: Septic System Demo Garden

I have two perennial beds over my system and have for five years, it works
great and I think they are able to access the excess moisture.  I have yet
to find any roots that would go down that far and I have a tarrogon plant
that reaches six feet and its roots might go down as far as 18".  Plant and
enjoy.
Carmen

Diana L. Politika wrote:

> Having just experienced this years' thrill....having a septic system
> installed, I'm seriously contemplating building our major perennial
> demonstration bed on top of it.  The drainfield comes within 5 feet of
> the parking area.  If I build an enormous perennial bed on top of the
> drainfield and front the whole thing with a decorative barrier, cars
> won't be able to drive forward enough to crush my inspection ports.
> I'd also like to include on it, a smallish tree or two.  What does
> anybody have to say about this idea?  Will I wreck the system?
> Perennials as a rule, shouldn't have roots so extensive that they go 24
> inches down and foul the drainfield, right?
> --
> The Greenhouse Nursery
> 81 S. Bagley Creek Road & Hwy 101
> Port Angeles, WA  98362
> (360) 417-2664
> Zone 8
>
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