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Colorado Blue Spruce Windbreak: Planting Success and Septic Setback

Buying 3-4 ft Colorado blue spruce (10-15 trees) online for 1-acre NW Indiana windbreak. No guarantee except healthy delivery. Asks failure rate and septic proximity issues.

Key Factors

Timing: Spring or fall best. Summer = heat/drought losses.
Septic setback: 20 ft minimum from tank/lines. Roots seek leaks.
Cost: $100-150 total — reasonable for DIY.

Resource

Spruce growing guide: MSU Extension

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