Do you know how to care for your septic tank? Well, if you don’t, you could cause expensive and serious damage to your backyard. Maintaining your septic tank might not be something you consider a home improvement, but if you neglect it, all of your hard work to enhance your backyard will have gone to waste. To prevent sewage backup in your yard, it’s important to have your tank pumped every three to five years. Also, beware of the drainfield, because this is where your wastewater

is filtered by the soil. Since this section of your lawn is a crucial process to your water management, avoid planting any trees or shrubs. Planting close to the drainfield is risky, because the roots can destroy the septic tank or clog the drainfield. Monitoring and managing your septic tank can prevent costly repairs. After a septic tank fails, it can take months or years before your yard looks normal again.

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Septic Tank Care: Preserve Your Backyard