Adding sloping gardens or landscapes around your home can bring excitement and change. They can help buffer noise, aid in privacy concerns, and simply bring an elegant appearance to the land. They also allow more space for planting and can even change the lighting from the sun in that area. The slope provides sunlight to plants who need more, and shade for those that don’t.
A major concern with sloping gardens and landscapes is the increased erosion. If your landscape is not properly equipped, dirt will begin to slide down and away from your plants when it rains. This would ruin your garden as plants would lose the dirt necessary to grow, and you would have a bunch of unsightly dirt sitting in a pile at the bottom of your slope.
Therefore, you must take some precautionary steps to prevent this from happening. If the slopes are very steep and erosion would be severe, using a retaining cloth (in the form of any porous material such as mesh) on top of the soil. Cut holes in the material for the plants to fit through. If the erosion is not as drastic, simply put about 4 to 5 inches of mulch to prevent runoff. Plastic or wooden baffles, which are horizontal terraces, slow the speed at which the rainwater spreads. When placed in the ground, they allow more time for the dirt to soak up water. They can be inserted by using a trowel or by digging small ditches with a spade if the baffles are larger. Finally, adding stones to the area is another option; it can slow the spreading of dirt, while making the area more stylish.
You can prevent erosion through methods like these, but getting a professional landscaper to analyze your yard is the safest option. A landscaper can choose the best option and install it for you. If you want to find an available landscaper in your area, TalkLocal can help you talk to a local service provider in minutes.
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