Landscape Maintenance - Soil Erosion Control
About Soil Erosion Control
Introduction
| Soil erosion is known as the loss of soil to land such as; residential landscaped gardens, farming fields, vegetation properties, rivers, oceans and forests. Water and wind are the 2 main sources of causing soil erosion. Soil erosion occurs when the soil is transported from one place to another it is a natural process which generally takes years to occur and become a problem because soil normally refreshes and replaces the eroded soil within the time it takes to cause soil erosion. Humans generally accelerate the soil erosion process with techniques such as; grazing, poor farming, excessive watering and poor irrigation and drainage systems. |
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Realistically, soil erosion control begins with a good soil erosion prevention plan. Certain plant life is great soil erosion preventions. If the soil erosion is too serious and can not be controlled then you should consider building a retaining wall small or large to address this common and natural problem. There are many different types of ways to control soil erosion choose a technique which best suits your erosion problems and your property.
Maintaining Soil Structure
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Maintaining good soil structure on your property is a great soil erosion control method. It is also a great management plan to keep your property soil erosion free. Improving soil structure frequently is one step to maintaining it. Relying organic matter and manure are 2 simple ways to controlling soil erosion and maintaining your soil structure. Watering and residues are also 2 methods which help control erosion. Tillage practices which avoid unnecessary breakdown of soil structure are another way to control soil erosion. |
Residue and Crop Covers
| Residue and crop covers are 2 ideally ways for soil erosion control. The benefits of proper crops on all types of soils is vitally important as they act as shields to the soil and the intercept the force of water and rain delicately and therefore the soil will be protected against soil erosion from these natural forces. Root systems of the crop covers will help stabilize the underlying soil which will control the soils erosion. If you have a large property or farming and vegetation land then consider building a man made dam which will help retain runoff water which will then reduce soil erosion. |
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Soil Erosion Control Products
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There are various different types of soil erosion control products which are suitable for residential and commercial use. Some of the products can be as simple as garden products and some are designed for large farming properties. One of the most commonly used soil erosion control product on residential properties is matting. |
Matting
Matting is a great soil erosion control product. There are various types of matting which are all made from different components and suit different types of soils. Some of the commonly known forms of matting used for soil erosion control are:
- Grass Matting
- Fiber Matting
- Mulch Matting
- Wood Matting
| The 4 mentioned matting types are deigned the same. They all are able to be applied where necessary in your gardens to assist you with your soil erosion problems. The matting will sit directly on top of the soil. It then acts like a shelter for the soil and will prevent the harsh impact of wind and water on the soils surface. The matting allows the soil to breathe and retain moisture. Matting is recommended to be used for long terms of 12 months. Once the 12 months is up your soil should be controlled and free of soil erosion. |
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