As the name indicates, erosion control blankets cover wide areas ofsoil on a steep hillside. Some of these blankets are synthetic materials known as “geotextiles.” Others are simple but strong netting crafted from organic material like coconut. They’re biodegradable and protect your soil from ...
Use a single specimen in a container for a stand-alone accent at the end of a pathway or near an entryway. Mass by themselves or in combination with other tough groundcovers along a slope to control erosion and stabilize the hillside. RELATED...
For slopes and hillsides: Select a dwarf or groundcover type that will fill in quickly, such as Jazz Hands Mini® or ‘Purple Pixie’, and mass along a bank or slope for erosion control. For containers: Choose a dwarf variety such as Jazz Hands® Dwarf White or Crimson Fire™ to...
Very old cut and fill hillside subdivisions built decades ago featured extensive erosion control planting between house pads. Over time the planting grew so dense that these areas became impenetrable, often becoming thicket habitats for undesirable wildlife. When wildfires struck such neighborhoods, the ...
Erosion control: Do you need to take measures to stop erosion while clearing the land? Land accessibility: How easy will it be to drive equipment through your land?Erosion controlDo you need to clear land on a hillside? In that case, it has higher risks of soil erosion if you remove ...
When high winds and heavy rain sweep exposed topsoil away, hillsides erode. Planting a garden of grass, ground covers, shrubs, and/or trees can help stabilize embankments by providing a root system to stabilize things. Varying heights of vegetation can stagger rainfall, lessening its impact on...
Problem Solvers Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Slope/Erosion Control Where to Plant Yarrow Yarrow is a low-maintenance and versatile perennial that is best suited for hardiness zones 3 to 9, but it can be grown with some success as far north as zone 2 and as far south as...
. It is a native species that is ornamental, is beautiful throughout the year, and offers benefits to attract wildlife. You can use it in many shaded settings, including as a lush privacy hedge or hillside erosion control. The eye-catching flowers, foliage, and fruits are sure to please!
Use theslope garden planto fill a hillside with easy-care plants that help control soil erosion. This mix of easy annuals and tough perennials will beautify any slope. Six ‘Bath’s Pink’ dianthus contribute to the cottage garden vibes of this design. ...
Mass along a slope where the deep taproot system will help control erosion. Companion plants: Many different plants with similar growing needs complement gaura. These include agave, aster, black-eyed Susan, coneflower, eryngium, gaillardia, lamb’s ear, lavender, liatris, ornamental grasses, pote...