How can i avoid the soil from eroding on an elevated design fom landscape?
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GRASS stops lots of erosion. TREES stop it too.
try using plastic mesh,then covered with fertile soil.. start by putting small plant follow with larger one.
Consider natural grades, soil composition & drainage, vegetation, & use of natural materials. Also try to decrease steep slopes & regulate the direction of water flow.
Use terracing and level changes.
Improve soil with compost to allow better drainage. Info on soil drainage;www.fairfaxcounty.gov...
Plant vegetation that holds the soil better, & maintain existing vegetation to encourage biodiversity and to protect the nutrients held in the biomass of native vegetation.
Use stones & other natural materials to divert direction of water. Designing with geologic features such as rock outcrops also enhances the sense of place.
Mulch to hold the soil in place.
Use different material for anchoring soil in place, such as wood pegs, mesh, landscape fabric, etc.
Basically, try to stabilize soil, divert & capture runoff in depressions (to help recharge groundwater supply), and revegetate areas to replicate natural drainage systems.
Good luck! Hope this helps.
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