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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Who has a septic tank in their backyard?
We moved into our new house in October and obvs have done no landscaping whatsoever. But, my question is what do you do with a lawn that the majority is taken up with a septic tank? There are two large concrete covers and an aeration pipe that I have no clue how to disguise. Ideas?
Once upon a time, boy met girl...
Re: Who has a septic tank in their backyard?
The old owners put monkey grass around ours (we have one obvious cement cover and another access point that's covered with dirt).
We're going to add a paver patio in the backyard, and I may put a table over the lid to hide it.
You should find out where your leach field is and make sure that you don't plant anything in or near it that could cause problems.
http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ho/2007/fs0732.pdf
You'll find some tips at that link about planting in a leach field.