Various issues can cause erosion of soils on your property. If your property has sloped elevations, then the erosion of hillside slopes can be even worse. Therefore, you need solutions to prevent soil erosion and protect your property. The following soil erosion prevention solutions will help you prevent problems from causing damage:
Retaining Walls
One of the options for controlling soil erosion is using hardscaping like retaining walls. The use of retaining walls can also be a great way to create more useable space. Terraced designs are a great way to keep soil in place while creating separate areas with useable space in your landscaping design. You can also just use retaining walls to reduce the slope of the elevations so that it is not as steep and soils don't wash away as easily.
Drainage Systems
Another component of soil erosion control is a good drainage design. The drainage system can be something as simple as watershed and drainage that directs the runoff away from the areas where there are problems with soil loss. These drainage systems can also be more complete systems that are installed in landscaping and with hardscaping like retaining walls. Good drainage and watershed can make a big difference when it comes to erosion control and soil loss.
Soil Stabilization (soil grouting)
The soil issues on your property could also be due to loose materials and issues that require more than retaining walls and drainage. Different methods of soil grouting can be used to help stabilize the terrain to prevent further soil loss. Often, these solutions include adding additives like lime to the soil, which helps to stiffen it to prevent it from washing away. You might want to use the soil grouting in areas with loose and soft soils that need more stabilization for landscaping designs and plants.
Plants for Erosion Control
Plants in your landscaping design can also play a significant role in your erosion control plan. When planning erosion control for sloped elevations, you want to use plants with deep and extensive root systems that will bind with the soil to help hold it in place. Grasses and other ground covering plants like fines work well for this type of erosion control. Try to avoid plants like English ivy, which grows quickly and can cause damage to structures.
If your property has issues with soil loss, you need the right solutions to stop this erosion. Contact a soil erosion control service for further assistance.
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