Plants for slopes erosion control

Try some of these robust, low-growing groundcovers for shade or tough spots—wherever you need year-round coverage.

Erosion occurs when the top layer of soil is swept away by natural or man-made forces, making it extremely difficult to grow any vegetation on the site. Erosion can turn once healthy, vibrant land into arid, lifeless terrain and further...

Slopes come with a list of challenges for gardeners. They’re always prone to erosion, making them difficult to access. Additionally, water carries the topsoil away when it rains. One of the best ways to stiffen those slopes is to plant them with shrubs. In this article, we’ll list 10 shrubs for erosion control that have reinforcing root systems. It’s best to use a variety of the following shrubs to benefit from the different rooting mechanisms.

Let’s take a closer look at the options to stop erosion on hills and slopes in the home landscape.

Discover how to landscape on difficult terrains by planting forsythias, burning bush, spirea, creeping juniper, and other shrubs for slopes and erosion control.

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With more extreme storms and weather, erosion control is a serious concern. Here is a list of perennial plants to protect your yard and soil.

Soil erosion literally means you'll have less land on your homestead or farm. Here's how to stop it rom happening, and how to prevent it in the future.

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Are you struggling with erosion in your yard? There are many plants available to help with this issue. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares 10 of the best widely available plants for erosion control in your yard.