Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Preventing Erosion Of Soil With Erosion Control Blankets

By Harold Harris


Soil erosion can be a very big problem and it can cost a lot of money. Making slopes stable so that they do not erode away can be a very hard thing to do and it is important to slow down the surface water as a way to prevent erosion. Erosion control blankets are a way to slow down the flow of surface water.

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.

After you have purchased the product it is actually very easy to install. There is one consideration that you should be aware of and that is that you should make sure that the water moves on top of the blanket or it will not work in the correct manner. To install the product correctly you need to dig a small channel on top of the slope. Use the blanket to the line a trench for the water to use. Fold one edge under the blanket and secure it in place using staples.

Using this can help to provide an element of protection for to the soil and it promote the growth of vegetation on the slope. It can also help to make a channel in areas where there is low water flow and where the ground mulch and base ground seedlings are. These products will last for about a year.

In many cases the soil erosion products can be used as a temporary method of stabilising and protecting the soil. Protecting the soil allows for a decrease in the level of crusting and soil compaction whilst increasing the infiltration. These products can also help to keep the dampness in the soil.

These blankets can also be used as a way to help to protect the seeds from predators and reduce the amount of desiccation whilst promoting evaporation through the insulation of the seed environment and the soil. Despite the various other uses these do tend to be mainly used on soils that are prone to erosion.

One of the biggest advantages of these blankets is that they can help to provide instant stability for the soil and it will provide excellent cover for at least one season. Before the blanket is installed take time to make sure that it is smooth and the surface is flat that it is going to be put.

Make time to do the preparation correctly as this will make all of the difference when it comes to how effective it works. Make sure that the soil is flat and that the product is also flat. The blanket can be secured using stapes. It can rather costly when it comes to installing the product as it can take a long time to get all the required work done.




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