How to Plant a Weeping Willow Near a Septic
A weeping willow tree is a lovely addition to any home lawn or garden. Planting a weeping willow near a septic area in your lawn is not a problem, as the weeping willow does very well in moist soil conditions. Planting a weeping willow near a septic system is a simple process as long as you provide enough space for the roots to grow and mature underground. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Weeping willow tree
- Gardening gloves
- Good potting soil
- Measuring tape
- Water
Instructions
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Measure the length of the weeping willow tree roots, starting from the base of the tree to the tip of the longest root.
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Double the length of that measurement (for example, if the roots are 17 inches long, your measurement will be 34 inches).
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Decide where in your lawn you wish to plant your tree. Before planting, ensure that the tree is at least double the length of its longest root from the base of the septic system. This will allow the weeping willow's roots to grow uninterrupted in the ground.
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Dig a hole deep enough to cover all of the weeping willow's roots.
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Mix 2 cups of good potting soil with the garden soil that you have unearthed.
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Place the weeping willow tree in the ground and cover it with the soil.
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Pat the soil tightly around the weeping willow so that no air bubbles exist in the soil. Too much air in your soil will cause the roots to dry out.
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Water the weeping willow weekly to ensure proper growth and nutrition. If you live in a dry climate, add mulch to the top of the tree to prevent further drying of the soil.
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