Posted by andy r on August 01, 2019 at 16:58:06 from (208.126.193.44):
I have an older but good functioning septic tank that is beginning to be overtaken by roots from a Maple tree. The septic tank is still outside of the drip line of the tree. The tree provides valuable shade and is a good wind break for the house. I really do not want to take it down. I am thinking of cutting a trench between the septic tank and tree to: 1) at least kill the roots that are presently growing around the septic tank and, 2) set the roots back a few years before they can grow back to the septic tank. I probably could get 20 feet back from the septic tank and still be 20 feet away from the trunk of the tree. A contractor said I could throw some softener salt in the trench as it was back filled to help hold the roots back as well. I have even wondered about placing some 1/8 inch poly in the trench as a barrier to slow down the roots. Poly comes in 4' by 8' sheets from Menards. Can the tree survive this?? Can I slow down the roots? I know I dug in some electric wires 3' to 4' deep, 6 feet away from another Maple and it didn't phase it. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
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