Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Jan 31, 2009 9:03 pm Can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water? The easement on my block is 1.5 m wide and right at the edge of fence. Im at a loss as to what to plant that would require no maintainence, yet screen the neighbours.
Suggestions? I know that I cannot plant any large trees such as eucalyptus and those with long, deep roots which also include cetrain conifers such as cypress fir trees. However, I am not too sure of the spartan conifers and am looking for some advice. Re: can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water? 2Sep 26, 2009 9:53 am Hi. Thought of reviving this post as its spot on my current situation. I called up Southeast Water and they provided me with a list of plants that can and cannot be planted on easements. Spartan or Chinese Juniper is under the pipe friendly list. So I guess its ok. By pipe-friendly it means non invasive root systems and that it can planted within 2 meters of underground pipes. Hopefully my interpretation is correct. cheers, Hannah Re: can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water? 3Sep 28, 2009 12:24 am good topic, trees never seek out water, they just don't, and they can't! If there is no water in front of the root cap, they won't grow. simple, What trees roots do like is disturbed soil, that is soft compared to other areas around. Easy work, they are lazy irrigation trenches, sewer trenches etc are great for them. The trees mentioned are not overly likely to ever be a hassel. Re: can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water? 4Sep 28, 2009 3:46 pm Thanks,Fu. Great reply. How about citrus trees like lemon, lime,oranges? I have the dwarf varieties and want to plant them close to the fence. I want to do the espalier method. I have a 3 meter sewer easement at the back. Finding my plan, the pipes are quite shallow, about 950mm from ground. Citrus trees are not in the list so its a grey area actually. I've tried to research on the internet but I can't find anything,really. I asked a nursery guy and said that it should not be a threat,but he says he's not so sure too Any inputs would be great. Thanks again in advance cheers, Hannah Re: can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water? 6Sep 28, 2009 4:36 pm acm2269 Hi. Thought of reviving this post as its spot on my current situation. I called up Southeast Water and they provided me with a list of plants that can and cannot be planted on easements. Spartan or Chinese Juniper is under the pipe friendly list. So I guess its ok. By pipe-friendly it means non invasive root systems and that it can planted within 2 meters of underground pipes. Hopefully my interpretation is correct. cheers, Hannah Hi Hannah - can you post a list (or PM them) of which plants are NOT pipe friendly? Caz & Co ALL MOVED IN!! Now comes all the hard work-decorating.... [b]Blog: http://cazoraz.blogspot.com/ Settling in Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36993 Re: can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water? 7Sep 28, 2009 5:17 pm Hi Hannah - can you post a list (or PM them) of which plants are NOT pipe friendly?[/quote] Hi Caz, Its actually in an 18 page booklet. I, however, found the booklet in the Southeast water website Link's below: http://www.southeastwater.com.au/SiteCo ... ochure.pdf Hope that helps. cheers, Hannah Re: can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water? 8Sep 28, 2009 6:10 pm acm2269 Hi Hannah - can you post a list (or PM them) of which plants are NOT pipe friendly? Hi Caz, Its actually in an 18 page booklet. I, however, found the booklet in the Southeast water website Link's below: http://www.southeastwater.com.au/SiteCo ... ochure.pdf Hope that helps. cheers, Hannah[/quote] awesome, thanks for the link Caz & Co ALL MOVED IN!! Now comes all the hard work-decorating.... [b]Blog: http://cazoraz.blogspot.com/ Settling in Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36993 Re: can I plant spartan conifers on an easement to drain water? 9Sep 28, 2009 11:00 pm acm2269 Thanks,Fu. Great reply. How about citrus trees like lemon, lime,oranges? I have the dwarf varieties and want to plant them close to the fence. I want to do the espalier method. I have a 3 meter sewer easement at the back. Finding my plan, the pipes are quite shallow, about 950mm from ground. Citrus trees are not in the list so its a grey area actually. I've tried to research on the internet but I can't find anything,really. I asked a nursery guy and said that it should not be a threat,but he says he's not so sure too Any inputs would be great. Thanks again in advance cheers, Hannah New or old house? Old clay pipes, you probably will have issues. New ones, not likely but there will be a risk would I do it? yeah. But that would be at my house in my garden and my responsibility. Grab a hose, insert it at the top of the inlet/down pipe and turn the water on and see where the water is escaping from. Then you'll know. 3 8385 You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17108 You might be able to apply to divert the sewer at your expense. In NSW you would contact a Water services co-ordinator and they would give you advice as to whether or not… 1 16104 |