Landscaping Options For Septic Drainfields

Here’s a list of acceptable plants that won’t damage a septic system that you can use to educate homeowners.

Apr 07, 2016 | by Wynn Nielsen |

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Phlox — Shown here are creeping phlox, dwarf boxwood, hebe, thyme and iris, which would be considered safe to plant over the septic field.

There are countless lists of plants suggested for septic fields. This is not a comprehensive list, just a list of commonly used plants I feel fairly confident about. Be sure to check your specific septic and site conditions and shade/sun preferences of plants before selecting. Check guidelines for recommended distances for shrubs, vines and trees — there are no guarantees, especially when it comes to trees, shrubs or vines.For more information, read editor Jim Kneiszel’s Between the Lines column in the April issue of Pumper magazine.Grasses/Clover (for play fields and heavy usage)Traditional lawn (seed or turf) Microclover (can mix with eco grasses

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