Re: Septic System Demo Garden -- root systems

Nan, I'm only making assumptions here because of the subject: Septic 
System...   I'd like to make an observation.  Septic drain fields 
sometimes go bad for one reason or the other.  Who wants to cut down a 
tree, even if the roots aren't down in the system itself, just to give 
access to the drainfield in case replacement or repair is needed?
When we had our septic system installed, it was difficult enough putting 
it into an open area with no impediments except some rocks.  How much more 
difficult would work be if tree roots were involved!                
Barbara
 zone 7/8
southwest of Fort Worth



>  >Has anybody heard of a publication detailing the extent of the root
> >systems of various trees?
> 
> Hi Diana (and everyone else)!  I've always thought this was a fascinating
> topic, but I've never had the time to research it.  However, I have a
> starting point for you in terms of research.  In "Maintaining Your Edible
> Landscape Naturally," Bob Kourik cites a Russian study of the root systems
> of different fruit trees from more than 60 years ago called "The Root
> System of Fruit Plants."  Unfortunately, that's as much citation
> information as he provides (!), though it is a terrific book.  He includes
> diagrams of root systems of several trees and discussed rootstocks, etc.
> You might try to contact Bob, at Metamorphic Press, P.O. Box 1841 Santa
> Rosa CA 95402 (Bob IS Metamorphic Press -- I believe he's a
> self-publisher).
> 
> So that's a starting point.  I'd love to hear what you find out, so keep us
> posted.
> 
> Nan

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