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Prevent Soil Erosion By Using Erosion Control Blankets

By Harold Harris


Soil erosion is a bit problem in certain areas and it can be expensive to deal with. Making the slope stable to prevent erosion is a hard thing to do. The problem can be dealt with by reducing the flow of water and this problem can be solved by making use of erosion control blankets.

The slope can be masked in an effective way through the use of one of these blankets. These are great in areas where there is a heavy flow of water and which are prone to the soil washing away. In most cases these blankets are made from woven straw or coconut which is ideal because they are biodegradable. The aim of these products is to slow down the flow of water on the slope which is needing to be protected against soil being washed away. These blankets come in a number of different sizes therefore it is possible to get one that is ideal for the area that you are dealing with.

Once you have purchased the blanket it is very easy to install it however the one thing that you should be aware of is that you will need to make sure that the water is moving on top of the blanket otherwise the blanket will not work correctly. In order to be able to install it correctly you will need to dig out a small channel on the top of the slop and place the top end of the blanket into the trench to work as a lining. In order the line the blanket you will need to fold the edge underneath and secure it using staples.

Using these can help to provide an element of soil protection and help vegetation establishment upon the slopes and channels to allow for slow water flow where the base ground seedlings and loose mulch are not ineffective. This type of product will last for about a year and a bit longer in some cases.

In some cases these soil erosion blankets can be used a temporary solution to stabilise and protect the soil. Protecting the soil will decrease the amount of soil compaction and crusting and increase the infiltration. These blankets also have the ability to help conserve the moisture in the soil.

These blankets also make a good way to protect new seeds from the predators and also reduce the level of desiccation. They can also promote evaporation via the insulation of the seed areas and soil. Despite the different uses for these blankets they still tend to be used on soils which are bad for eroding.

One of the main benefits of these blankets is they can help to provide immediate stability for the soil to prevent erosion and it will be able to provide fantastic cover for at least one year. Prior to the blanket being installed allow time to ensure that the ground is smooth so that it is able to lie flat on the surface.

Taking time to do the preparation will ensure that the blanket is in contact with the soil. It is possible to secure the blanket using staples. The installation of the blanket can be costly and this is certainly the case when it comes to labour.




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