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Ugly Old Septic Tank

alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
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This is a lovely one for anyone who hasn't had their breakfast yet - have an old but perfectly effective septic tank in garden which sits above the soil. A big ugly rectangle of concrete blocks.  
Has anyone been able to alter this to sit more flush to the ground or disguise with planting or pots please?
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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    can you supply a photo?
    Devon.
  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513

  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    Hold back your envy people 
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I've seen a whole lot worse, that's for sure
    Devon.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    where is it in relation to the house? can you see it clearly? I'd be inclined to plant some shrubs in front to block he view from the house.
    Devon.
  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    It's about 20 metres away from the house. You have to go up several steps to get to what we laughingly call lawn. 
    You are thinking disguise rather then alterations?
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Alterations could be expensive. I put fake grass on ours but it's flatter than yours.





    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    The neighbour wanted to keep the shade from our laurel in her garden for her tortoises so we only cut one down. That bed has now filled out and the is a clematis growing up the remaining laurel.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    I had a similar problem, not quite the concrete monstrosity you have - that’s a stunner - but the ugly plastic access covers of the new septic tank were very visible from the terrace. I built a wooden framework that sits on the ground and infilled it with 30x30cm interlocking decking pieces, easily removed for access. You could do similar. Even put a patio table and chair set on it and pretend it is an intentional seating area!

    You need to be careful where you plant, re connecting pipes from the house/drainage field and definitely no invasive roots. Some tall, wafty grasses and perennials might work if you prefer the disguise option.
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • alfharris8alfharris8 Posts: 513
    It's a dopey isn't it?
    I did wonder whether it could be made into a raised area and thanks for advice re roots.
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