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 ...
For slopes and hills: Mass along a slope or hillside for erosion control. For containers: Smaller specimens can be planted in containers by themselves or in combination with other plants for multi-seasonal interest. Here are a few tips for incorporating azaleas into your garden: Use a medium...
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!
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 ...
Moss is often used to preventsoil erosionon steep hillsides. Planting it as a groundcover can stabilize the soil surface and protect it from eroding due to stormwater runoff and wind. Since it doesn’t taste good, moss isn’t attractive to wildlife. ...
Groundcover and smaller shrub roses are suitable for massing along a slope or hillside for erosion control. For containers: Choose small-to-medium varieties and plant in containers that are big enough to accommodate the roots. SHRUB ROSE VARIETIES Rosa rugosa‘Hansa’Photo by: photowide/Shutter...
A 2-4 inch layer of mulch can be applied in fall to retain moisture, discourage weeds, and prevent erosion, but use a light hand and select material that will not smother your rhizomes. Pine straw, fallen leaves, shredded hardwood, and compost can all be used effectively toprotect your ir...
Use the slope garden plan to 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. Download the free plan! Lush Gard...
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...