{"id":2244,"date":"2018-09-19T17:57:57","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T16:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2018-09-19T17:57:57","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T16:57:57","slug":"keeping-a-healthy-garden-near-your-septic-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/keeping-a-healthy-garden-near-your-septic-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping a Healthy Garden near your Septic System"},"content":{"rendered":"

The traditional advice is not to try to grow a garden above septic tanks because of so many things that could go wrong. Like the roots bursting into or clogging the pipes. However, <\/span>shallow-rooted<\/span><\/a> plants that thrive on nitrogen, such as lettuce, have actually been known to thrive above septic tanks. However, keep in mind that it may or may not be safe for you to eat what grows above your septic system. As long as you\u2019re not in the habit of disposing of harmful chemicals, such as motor oil down your pipes. Nitrogen-feeding plants can live off the waste water that would otherwise mix with groundwater. <\/span><\/p>\n

Are Weeds and Tall Grass Okay?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

If it\u2019s just grasses, weeds, tall brush, and shallow-rooted plants, you\u2019re fine. In fact, they often act as good deterrents to kids and pests. They also act as good deterrents for polluting motorcycles or three-wheeled vehicles. The last thing you want is for anyone to break a bone in your yard or for any damage to be done to your plants, tank, or pipes. In that case, it might be wise to post a sign like \u201cNo Trespassing\u201d in that area. <\/span>
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