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Using tank overflow for drip irrigation
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I had the same sort of problem ,the neighbours had a big tank that would overflow Apparently Council don't see it as a problem
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I think what you meant to say was different size goings.
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Did you install root barrier even though non invasive
I’ve read many websites that say to do that for narrow areas anyway?
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