Can I plant anything next to my well?

We have an ugly well pipe sticking up in our back yard that I would like to camouflage with some plants. However, I am not sure how large I can go, or if it is even a good idea to plant, as I don't know how the roots may interfere with the well pipe. Any suggestions? I live in NY (Mid-Hudson/Catskill area), I would like some color, I prefer plants that ultimately take care of themselves (shrubs or perennials), and the area where the pipe is gets moderate sun but mostly afternoon shade. (I was actually thinking of forsythia initially b/c I don't have any yet and would really like one, but don't know if it would work in that area.)

Can I plant anything next to my well?
just call in your local garden centre they will point out all possibilites. I would go for passiflora
Reply:I put daylilies around mine and haven't had a problem. Good luck!
Reply:Sure, just avoid anything with serious root systems and trees and such that will grow large. I covered mine with a perennial grass planted direclty in front of the pipe, but you can use a shrub or smaller perennial and bush that will not get overly large.
Reply:Don't use chemicals near your well, mix pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides degreasers, fuels or other pollutants. Make sure lawn mowers aren't leaking. Keep sources of E. coli bacteria away, (animal and kitchen waste). Don't let wastes from contaminated sources like garbage and manure piles drain towards your well. Especially during the spring. Do not use bark mulch or wood chips near your well. These organic materials are breeding grounds for insects such As earwigs, which can cause bacteria in your well if not properly sealed.





Mound up the ground around the well. Should slope away from your well. Make sure that your well's casing extends at least 16 inches above the mounded dirt. Keep a permanent grass buffer at least 10 feet around the well.

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