Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you have a yard that is prone to erosion, then you’ll eventually need a stable solution to prevent rain and groundwater from destroying your property. There are a variety of ways to prevent this from happening. However, certain options may be more long-term versus short-term, as well as high dollar investments versus low-cost fixes. If you just can’t decide on what to do, then Queensland soil stabilisation services by Erizon are available, as are equivalents in other states and locations. To help you learn more about what you might do, here are five methods that fall on both sides of the spectrum.
Install Drainage Diversions
Getting rid of the water before it has a chance to wear away soil is one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to prevent erosion. If the water is coming off a roof or gutter system then a concrete or plastic drainage channel can be used to route the water to where it will do no harm.
For water flowing down a hill drainage channels can be dug into the earth to collect the water and send it in a safer direction. Underground drainage pipes can be used to collect water beneath the soil and stop it from undermining and water-logging the ground.
Plant, Grass, Shrubs, and Other Vegetation
While typically more of a long-term investment, vegetation in the form of low-lying plants (such as shrubs and grass) make a great erosion control measure. These plants are often used in addition to other methods to provide a natural and self-repairing way to stop erosion.
Vegetation works to prevent erosion in two ways. First the leaves, branches, and other parts of the plant above the soil break up rain drops and stop them from cratering the soil. These also provide a route for the water to take that keeps it from wearing away the ground beneath the plants. Secondly the roots below the soil act as reinforcement to hold the soil together.
Consider Erosion Control Grids and Geotextiles
Depending on what areas of your property are prone to erosion, you can try using more integrative soil stabilization methods, such as erosion control grids and geotextiles to control the flow of water and help with drainage and soil retention. These can be in the form of woven materials, non-woven porous fabrics, and natural materials made out of organics such as coconut fiber.
These methods are used in a variety of ways. Erosion control grids in the form of mesh and porous sheets are usually placed in a layer beneath the soil to filter water through and hold the ground together. Logs made of long filled geotextile bags are used to build retaining walls that stop the ground from breaking up and let the water flow more naturally. The geotextile logs can also be used to route water away from delicate soil to where it will do less harm.
Apply a Layer of Mulch or Fertilizer
Placing a layer of mulch or coarse fertilizer on top of the soil acts in a similar way to ground plants. The rain hits the mulch instead of the ground and flows over it. The mulch will also soak up small amounts of water to help regulate the moisture in the soil. In addition to inhibiting erosion these methods also provide an environment that encourages the growth of vegetation with more fertile mulch breaking down over time and providing food for plants.
The layer of mulch also provides a barrier to the sun and wind that allows young plants to gain a foothold. This allows these methods to be used as a measure to stop erosion while shrubs and other plants are putting down roots.
Build Terraces and Retaining Walls
For areas with a sharp incline retaining walls and terraces can act as a reinforcement for the soil while allowing the ground to level out naturally. Making the ground more level slows the flow of water going down the slope and reduces the amount of dirt it takes with it. Terrace structures come in limited design possibilities depending on your property layout. Retaining walls can be built with various types of brick pavers and blocks, and can add both appeal and functionality to your outdoor living space.
Soil erosion can be a hard problem to solve, but these methods should give you some ideas that you can apply to your situation. Depending on the size and complexity of your yard you may need multiple erosion control methods that work together to get rid of excess water and hold the soil together. You may also need temporary measures that give you time for longer term solutions to work. Plan out your soil erosion strategy carefully and do some additional research to find out more about the available solutions.
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Toodles,
I’ve been planting trees and shrubs along with retaining walls for my family’s property. Erosion has been a huge headache and geotextiles sound like an interesting solution. Thank you so much Kathryn!