Can tree roots block or clog raised mounds

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Nice garden, you have there. It took a while for you to have every tree that you wanted from your botanical supplier. But finally, they are all in your garden. You have to admit that it took money and patience to have such a professionally designed and constructed garden. But have you ever thought of the raised mound that you had installed? Can tree roots block or clog raised mounds? … Read more

Will caustic soda clean drain fields?

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Drain fields are highly affected by too much accumulated solid waste materials in the tank. This happens when the sludge isn’t digested well because the bacterial population is depleted or too much water is loaded into the septic system that the solidified wastes have been stirred up and swept towards the drain field. If the fats, oils and grease reach the drain field, clogging will occur. It is inevitable that … Read more

Can tree roots block or clog septic tanks?

It was traditional for your school to plant trees for your “Plant a Tree Month celebration”. Part of the celebration was to plant as many trees that you could within the entire month. The location was not an issue. What was important was to document the planting through pictures and the signatures of the property owners that you asked permission from. But before you started your project, you wanted to … Read more

Will caustic soda harm cesspools?

If you’re an owner of a cesspool, then you should know that it also has to be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. The cesspool is like a septic system. The only difference is that there is typically no outlet pipe or drain field in a cesspit. The tank itself is perforated or like punctured with holes so that the effluent could just seep out into the surrounding soil … Read more

Odors coming from kitchen sink could mean trouble

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If you love to cook, the kitchen is your domain. You should be the perfect person to know that area should be one of the cleanest parts of your home. It is a sanitary area where food is prepared so it is only natural to expect that everything in the kitchen is clean, including the smell. Odors coming from the kitchen sink it usually the result of food build up … Read more

Do laundry detergents or soaps harm cesspools?

Keeping your household running smoothly is the goal of everyone. There will be things that you have to do to keep things in order such as cleaning. One of the most repetitive things to do in the home is washing laundry. Everyday, every member of the family wears clothing. Multiply the number of clothes by the number of days in a week and you’ll have a truckload of laundry waiting … Read more

Can Tree Roots Block or Clog Cesspits

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People who know you personally and professionally have always known you to be very curious. This level of curiosity has often led you to trouble as a child and as a young man. But eventually, it has led you to a field of work wherein it has really helped you gain access to valuable information that very few people have done. As a reporter, you had that rare level of … Read more

Organic Raised Mound Additives and Treatments

You never knew that there would be so much hype when you purchased your own home. Everything just has to be done a certain way so that you and your family may greatly benefit from a fully functional home or a well-oiled machine, so to speak. One of the greatest priorities that you should have is the care for your raised mound system and since organic is all over the … Read more