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H&H Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Stanford, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Job was done quickly and very much what I needed done. Easton was very professional and knowledgeable. I will be hiring this company again for my next project when it's time."
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Response time2 hrs
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R & R Fence Co LLC
5.0(
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Serving Stanford, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"If you want a crew that shows up, gets the job done right the first time, and makes your ranch look like it belongs on the cover of Western Horseman, look no further than R&R Fenco Co. Ryan Russell runs a top-notch operation that takes agricultural fencing and ranch clean-up to the next level. I’ve worked with plenty of outfits over the years, but what sets Ryan apart is his mix of old-school work ethic and modern know-how. His team doesn’t just pound posts and string wire—they build fences that last. Gates swing smooth, corners are braced like a tank, and the wire is tight enough to make a coyote think twice about sneaking through. On the ranch-clean-up side, Ryan is just as impressive. Brush piles, old scrap, downed wire, busted panels—gone. He and his crew leave a place cleaner than they found it, and you can actually see the difference when you ride out the next morning. Best part? Ryan’s straight-shooting, fair on price, and takes pride in doing it right."
Response time2 days
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TCH Builders & Remodeling
4.0(
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Serving Stanford, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

If you dream it, we can build it. What's the biggest difference between us and them? We build to last! We offer a full line of Green and Energy Star Certified products, backed by our labor and manufacturer's lifetime transferable warranties. Credit Cards Welcome Financing Available OAC.

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

A window flower box should be deep enough that there’s room for a wide selection of plants and the required amount of soil and gravel. Standard flower boxes are 8 inches deep and 8 inches from front to back. Larger is better to increase the variety of plants in the box, but you could run into stability issues as it increases in weight.

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

As much as you might try to keep a healthy, nutrient-rich lawn, you still may notice signs of St. Augustine decline (SAD)—a viral disease that discolors your grass blades. St. Augustine decline looks like:

  • Discoloration in the leaves (chlorosis)—leaves appear yellow and splotchy

  • Decline in growth

  • Leaves turn black within 3 years

  • Grass appears less vibrant

  • Grass begins to thin

  • Root rot

  • Grass takes longer to recover

The best landscaping for a septic drain field is shallow-rooted grass or native vegetation that helps prevent soil erosion while allowing water to evaporate efficiently. Avoid planting trees, shrubs, or deep-rooted plants near the drain field because the roots can infiltrate pipes and cause blockages. Using mulch or gravel sparingly can also help retain moisture and protect the system without restricting airflow.

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