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Need ideas for landscaping a Wisconsin mound (septic system)?

We just put a Wisconsin mound at our summer home (required). It's huge - 18x25, 5' tall. I'd rather not put grass on it, as I don't want to mow so I'm looking to do something in a ground cover..maybe.

It's full sun - no shade at all - and I can't put anything with deep roots on it (there's just 12" of soil, and deep roots can ruin the system).

If I pull from my main house, I have unlimited pink creeping sedum (stonecrop), some ajuga, lots of snow on the mountain (which I fear would be invasive), lots of lambs ear and some periwinkle. Should I just do the whole think in stonecrop?

I'm planning on some perennials on the buffer zone (15' in front and back of the mound) - mainly iris, day lily, coreopsis.

Any ideas or great resources on line for me? I'm looking for inspiration.

Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hi - Here is a great source for information on landscaping your mound septic system: http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticul...

    There are suggestions for types of wildflowers and grasses that can be planted on a mound system and a little blurb about perennials. It is from the Onsite Wastewater Program at the Univ. of MN Extension - just next door to WI.

    Also take a look at the staff listing from the Onsite Program: http://septic.umn.edu/staff/index.htm

    I have been to a presentation on landscaping septic systems that was given by the person at the bottom - Jessica Wittwer. If you have more questions I'd try to call or email her. They will help you even if you're not from MN ;-)

    I know those mounds are difficult to beautify, but it sounds like you're on the right track. Good luck!

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Wisconsin Mound Septic System

  • 5 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    i might recommend going to Lowes, domicile Depot, or a close-by nursery and ask them approximately it. they're many times very ingenious and be attentive to lots approximately diverse vegetation you will desire to and should no longer use. i'm hoping this enables.

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