DO NOT-
* Use impermeable materials such as concrete or plastic, they reduce evaporation and the supply of oxygen to the soil.
* Allow traffic such as vehicles, heavy equipment, and livestock, the pressure
can compact lthe soil, and even damage pipes.
* Water-excess water reduces the soils ability to treat wastewater.
* Plant deep rooted plants - these tend to invade and damage drain pipes.
* Rototill - can be damaging to pipes.

Here are some options for drainfield plantings:

Grasses do not always need to be mowed. They are great conservation plantings to stabilize the soil. They also provide food and cover for small birds. By mixing with shallow rooting native flowers, you can create a prairie or meadow. Festuca (fescue) grasses are better suited for areas under or near trees.