[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

[Chris Trask]

    You should never, ever plant trees or any other deep-rooted plants
either on or on close vicinity to a septic tank drain field, also known as a
"leach field".  The roots will invade the leach pipes and enter the septic
tank, and the subsequent repairs can be very expensive.  It's best to plant
grasses over the area, and I could suggest any number of native grasses such
as Big Sacaton, Big Galleta, Arizona Cottontop, and Cane Beardgrass that
would thrive in such an area.

Chris Trask
Outings Leader, Sierra Club (1981-1991)
Palo Verde Group Outings Chair, Sierra Club (1985-1988)
Grand Canyon Chapter Outings Chair, Sierra Club (1988-1991)
Member, Arizona Native Plant Society
Member, Arizona Governor's Advisory Council on Invasive Species
Member, Arizona Riparian Council
Member, Central Arizona Weed Management Area

     We cannot command nature except by obeying her.

                                 - Sir Francis Bacon




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From: <kathleenbranton at yahoo.com>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 3:01 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> Kathleen
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> What shade trees can be planted over a septic drain field?  I can have an
irrigation system water the tree and need to shade the west facing back
patio so something that gets big enough to provide shade is what I want. Any
suggestions?
> Thanks, KB
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