No, but mowing will increase the evaporation process of the wastewater, helping with the filtration process of the nitrogen present.

Engineered Septic System is required when the geology of the parcel prohibits the use of conventional systems. Contact Water Protection Staff at 916-875-8400 for further information.

Vinton City Code defines tall grass as a nuisance when it is 8 inches tall in a developed residential or commercial area, 12 inches in a developed industrial area and 18 inches in an undeveloped area.

Grass, at its heart, is a plant. Like most plants, if you clip off the growing tips, the plant will grow back fuller and denser. Every blade of grass starts as an individual plant (and if you have ever seen a newly-seeded lawn, you have seen what this looks like). It is only by regular cutting that the individual plants become a thick lawn. Without regular mowing, your yard will have thick tufts of grass separated by patches of dirt or weeds.

When you see new growth appearing, usually in the spring, cut out all the browned grass. For more lawn and garden questions, see our article library or FAQs. I also recommend the National Gardening Association web site for questions that are not answered by our site.

The grass is usually cut 4 times a year, depending on rain. The farm is a working farm, and the grass is cut for silage, so it depends on how we can best get the yield from the grass.

Your grass should be between 2.5 to 3 inches in height. Do not remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade in one mowing. Change patterns when mowing to prevent soil compaction.

Centipede mowing height is 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Raleigh St. Augustine mowing height is 2 to 3 inches. El Toro Zoysia mowing height is a 1/2 to 3 inches. Emerald Zoysia mowing height is a 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. Emerald requires a reel mower for best results. You may use a rotary if the blades are extremely sharp.

Yes! Never remove more than a third of your grass height at one time. Cutting your grass too short can severely limit its ability to manufacture food and resist weed invasions.

This depends on grass type, use of lawn, and location. A height of 1 ½” to 2 1/2" is the most popular height range.

We suggest at least a day or 2 before your expected delivery of equipment. This way there is not a conflict upon the delivery of your tent or rentals. It is not absolutely necessary, however it's always a good idea be home to accept your rental delivery. Especially if there is any question as to where things should go.

It is best to wait 24 hours after an application to reap the full benefits. If for some reason the lawn was cut prior to the 24 hours, give lawn about 2 weeks to show results from the application.

Repairs such as pumping out your septic tank or de-rooting your lines do not require a permit. Other, more extensive work may require a permit. Visit the Septic Tank Permit Process page for permit requirements.

Contact us! Affordable Septic Systems will handle the local Environmental Health Division for a permit. We can do the soil test according to current state and local regulations. Upon concluding the soils tests from your site, we will do an inspection of your site to insure the system can be constructed in compliance with state and county regulations and that soil and ground water conditions are satisfactory for a septic system.

A good quality Carbide Tipped Triple Chip saw blade is preferred when cutting Plexiglas. This reduces the amount of chipout on the opposite side of the material and produces a smooth edge. A Router can be used to cut Plexiglas as well. The Router should be at least 1.5 HP or better and with changeable collets for a 0.5" Shank quality 2 flute Carbide bit. This reduces the vibration and chattering when cutting and will produce a more smooth edge.

The slot should be cut 1 1/2" down from the center of the ridge on both sides. This is the same if you have trusses or a 2X ridge board. Cutting the slot larger will not increase the ventilation and may cause problems with the installation of the ridge vent. If you have a wide ridge beam the vent will have to be split. Either view our variation details or call 800-837-8368.

New construction: See Septic System Permit Procedure Guide and Checklist for Septic System Plan Submittal. Decks on Posts: May encroach onto the system. However, the post must not disrupt trenches. Decks must have hatch opening to access tank lids for maintenance of tank and cleaning. Sunrooms, etc: On post and beam construction with airspace under the structure are the same as decks described above. Sheds on skids: With air space under them can reside on top of the system.

No. Do not mow your grass until the Spore has been watered into the soil by rain or hose for 15 minutes or longer.

Grass has a maximum of eight inches (Ordinance 1319.10 (g)). Weeds have a maximum of twelve inches (Ordinance 660.16).

Any new or alterations to an existing onsite sewerage disposal system, such as a septic tank / leach drain or Aerobic Treatment Unit system, requires approval of Council's Building Surveyor. application can be made by completing the form available from the Shire Office. This must be submitted with a fee of $130.00 and a site plan showing the proposed systems location and details of the system to be installed or altered.