You may bury your septic cap for aesthetic purposes. Hiding it also lets you mow the area without worrying about hitting the cap. The only problem? You need to remember its location when it’s time for septic maintenance. Fortunately, if you’d like to hide your cap, you can mark it in one of the following ways. Plus, these creative ideas won’t hurt the aesthetics of your yard.

Put a Potted Plant on It

Once you know where the cap is, get a potted plant to sit on top of it. Ideally, you want one that doesn’t grow too large. As a reminder, choose a plant that grows well in the level of shade the area receives.

Situate a Shepherd’s Hook There

A shepherd’s hook adds classic charm to your lawn’s decor. And you can switch out what you hang on it based on the season. As a traditional option, you could hang a potted plant on it or display seasonal decorations throughout the year.

Other options include:

• A wind chime
• A lantern
• A bird feeder
• A wind sock
• A mini bird bath

Place a Decorative Rock on It

Whether you paint it yourself or purchase one, decorative rocks can be a nice way to bring personality to your yard and add some color. Fortunately, if you’d like a rock on the larger side, you can opt for a plastic or resin one.

Set a Gnome on It

If you’re looking for a playful element to add to your yard, consider placing a gnome on top of the cap. Nowadays, you can choose from a traditional gnome or a themed one to give your yard the desired look.

Stick a Birdhouse There

Using a birdhouse pole, position a birdhouse in the area. Not only is this a distinctive feature in your yard, but you’re also giving the birds in your neighborhood a place to nest.

Mark It With GPS

If you’re unsure of what to place on it or would prefer nothing on top of the cap, consider dropping a GPS marker on it. This option requires you to use either your phone’s GPS or a handheld device. Then, once you’re over the cap, drop a marker on the spot. You’ll need to name and save the pin for when you need to find it.

You’ll save time for both yourself and the septic technicians who visit when you mark your cap. Plus, when you choose something decorative, you can enhance your landscape at the same time. As a helpful hint, select something lightweight to avoid damaging the cap or the septic system underneath.

Contact Happy & Clean Septic Rescue in Muncie, IN today for a new septic tank installation. You can then add your decoration over the cap once the workers complete the job. You may also book a pumping or routine maintenance with our team.