WHAT IS ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE EROSION CONTROL

May 19, 2021

What is Erosion?

As mankind has expanded civilization across the planet, erosion has impacted homeowners, businesses, and the landscape. Several effective erosion control methods exist that are appropriate for use in a variety of situations from large-scale farms to the lawns surrounding residential homes.

What causes erosion? As construction begins and dirt is disturbed problems with erosion begin to appear. After a heavy rain, the dirt washes into the roadway or into a nearby creek. The solution to these erosion is to establish vegetation. This vegetation can be established in several ways. Reed Hydromulching, Inc has a solution to help these issues.

Simple Erosion Control Techniques

For a home or small property, good erosion control often starts before a project has begun. Prior to starting a landscaping plan, it’s necessary to examine the property and consider issues of drainage, whether the land is stable, and how deep the earth is before rock begins.

One of the biggest enemies of a stable and erosion free landscape is improper drainage. If water moves along a slope, it will slowly erode the hillside and cause erosion. Even if a piece of land doesn’t look like it has a steep grade, a slight hill can still cause some significant problems with erosion.

How Can I Fix My Erosion Problem?

Establishing vegetation is the only permanent solution to fixing the erosion problem. First, drainage issues must be fixed before vegetation can be established or the erosion problem could be ongoing. Vegetation can be established by one of several methods that Reed Hydromulching can perform. This can be accomplished by drill seeding, hydromulching, or a combination of both.