Gardening vs. septic tank

The challenge I face trying to plan a new garden knowing that I have a septic tank and drainage field in my backyard.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Gardening vs. septic tank" by Blossom Flower Delivery

Key insights about video Gardening vs. septic tank

🌲 Despite having three acres of land, the majority of it is covered in trees, limiting the gardening space.

🌳 The presence of a septic tank and its leeching area restricts gardening in certain areas of the property.

🌿 The front yard is the only area with adequate sunlight for gardening, receiving around 5-6 hours of direct sunlight.

🌺 Planting fruit trees like peach trees would be a good idea, as they do well in Georgia.

🦌 The presence of wildlife, such as deer, hawks, coyotes, and wild turkeys, poses a challenge to gardening.

🌸 The use of crape myrtles is recommended in the South, and will be featured on a future episode.

🌱 The wood from the crape myrtles can be repurposed to create structures for growing vines and string beans.

Timestamped Summary

00:01 The gardener introduces himself and his property, explaining that he moved to a new house with three acres of land after living in a tract home with no yard.

01:20 The gardener mentions that he has trees everywhere on his property, which limits the areas where he can garden. He points out that he only has a small front area and a sunny spot in the back where he can grow plants.

01:44 The gardener walks towards the backyard and mentions that he initially planned to do all his gardening there. However, he has a problem with his septic tank and drain that makes it difficult to grow plants in that area.

02:56 The gardener talks about the challenges of gardening in the South, mentioning deer, hawks, coyotes, and wild turkeys that visit his backyard. He plans to plant fruit trees like peach trees, which do well in Georgia.

03:47 The gardener shows a pile of wood from a tree that fell before he bought the property. He plans to use the wood to create structures for growing vines.

04:11 The gardener shows his evening primrose plants and mentions his love for their flowers. He plans to have the entire back berm covered in evening primrose in a couple of years.

04:20 The gardener mentions that his wife bought him a sugar magnolia plant for their 20th wedding anniversary. He recently planted it and hopes it will grow well in its current spot.

04:51 The gardener shows the back of his property, which he finds to be a great space for gardening. However, he asks for suggestions from viewers on how to work around the septic tank.

05:13 The gardener concludes the video by thanking everyone and asking for comments and suggestions about working around a septic tank in gardening.

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Q&A

What challenges did the gardener face in their new home?

The gardener faced challenges such as having trees everywhere on their three-acre property, limited sunlight in the front yard, and a septic tank located in the backyard.

What did the gardener plant in their front yard?

The gardener planted ferns and hydrangea in their front yard.

What did the gardener plan to plant in the backyard?

The gardener planned to plant fruit trees like a peach tree in the backyard.

What did the gardener mention about crape myrtles?

The gardener mentioned that crape myrtles need to be pruned back every spring, and they will use the wood for various purposes like making a teepee or a clothesline for growing string beans.

What flowers did the gardener plant in the back berm?

The gardener planted evening primrose in the back berm of their property.

What was the special plant the gardener's wife bought for them?

The gardener's wife bought them a sugar magnolia plant for their 20th wedding anniversary.