Mound system lawn care is often overlooked by the home or business owner. Herbaceous plants, such as wildflowers and grasses, are good choices for mound system plantings. Grasses are especially desirable due to their fibrous root systems which hold soil in place. Grasses also provide year-round cover. The following native prairie plants grow well on […]
Do septic tank additives work? You have probably seen them in commercials or on store shelves while shopping. There are two distinct categories of additives used in a septic system: Chemical – includes inorganic and organic compounds Biological – includes yeast, bacteria, and enzymes There are approximately 1,200 additive products on the market today, many
What is a septic system? Wastewater carries disease-causing bacteria, infectious viruses, household chemicals and excess nutrients that must be removed. If you are not hooked up to city sewer or a sanitary district, your septic system is your wastewater treatment facility. Though it is much less complicated than a city’s facilities, it serves a similar
