Which trees or shrubs should not be planted near drains?
If I have a blocked drain, can I tackle this problem myself?
If I break a sewer pipe when digging the garden, can I fix it myself?
Umbrella trees, leopard trees, chinese elms & camphor laurels are generally the worst. Any trees that have the potential to grow higher than 6 m.
Hire companies have drainage machines for hire, however if you are using the "rigid" brand of drainage machine, be warned thay are extremely powerful and for the inexperienced weekend warrior, they can just about pull your hand off if your hand gets caught in the cable when it twists up from hitting a snag down the pipe (eg tree roots).
