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Bookmark or Share- My Septic drainfield must be filled with roots, what do I do?Step one, you need to get your system inspected. I do not recommend this as a DIY, since you need to get your tank pumped, and the tank must then be inspected. Inspecting a septic tank is VERY DANGEROUS, since the tank may be filled with toxic gases, and even after pumping entering the tank requires special training, and special equipment. Once ...
- Sewer tree root issues. How to seal clay pipe.C is a connection (we will find) close to the curb. Option-1: Dig up the area near B, where most roots are (as seen in video footage from last 2-3 years). Is roughly 30" deep here. Do a spot treatment (As was suggested by sewer inspector).
- Grinding small stumps with hand grinder - DIY Home Improvement ForumJackofall1. Go out an get some copper sulphate, drill a hole down the center of the stump about 1" diameter and fill with copper sulphate. Wait about 2-3 mnths removal should be a sinch then. Copper could leach and damage other plants subject to the run off. It is highly toxic to them.
- Removing big, old Juniper bushes - DIY Home Improvement ForumW. white29. 141 posts · Joined 2007. #7 · May 22, 2008. Yep, get rid of everything but the stumps ,expose the roots and cut them up with a sharp axe. Again,I think you'll find it easier than you think. Even big junipers that have a lot of roots come right out,the roots are pretty shallow and wide. Reply Like.
- Walkway near big trees--how to deal with roots!The problem is the walkway from the gate to the concrete steps. This area is shaded on the left by a very old Magnolia tree with large roots, many that have risen above ground. On the right is a large old Pecan tree that has roots above ground but not as many. There are old square concrete stepping stones with pebbles embedded as a walkway.
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