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| Plants to stop erosion on sandy slope in north central Texas November 27, 2009 We have severe erosion problems that lead to a deep ravine. There are deer in the area and the soil is sandy on a slope. What would be the best long term solution to stop or control this erosion. Th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for erosion control in West Mifflin PA November 23, 2009 I have recently had a retaining wall rebuilt in my back yard and an above the ground pool installed. My lawn is uneven with no grass and the hillside is very dry dirt with rocks. What type of plant ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for slopes in South Texas October 05, 2009 Can you provide a list of plants for use on slopes in S. Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need plants to cover hillside and control erosion in Woodbine, Kentucky September 18, 2009 I live in eastern Kentucky. I have a hillside that is full of weeds how do I get rid of the weeds and what can I plant to cover it. This hillside is not walkable. Is there some kind of vine ? There is... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to prevent erosion in clay soil in Heron, NY September 07, 2009 What plants could be used to plant on clay soil, Eastern exposure in full sun to stop erosion on a bay side hill with a steep grade? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for erosion control in southern Maryland September 03, 2009 Would you recommend a plant that would act as erosion control for woodlands in Southern Maryland? The soil has a high clay content with a mature hardwoods population.The current erosion is significant... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Erosion control in Charleston WV August 26, 2009 I live in Charleston, WV and just purchased a home that has a hill side out back that has some erosion occurring. I was wondering what would be the best ground cover to plant in my area to control the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for erosion control in Pittsburgh, PA August 22, 2009 I have a terraced high side lot(front of house). I currently have Yuccas growing, but they are too invasive. Can you suggest plants, shrubs, or ground covers that are not as invasive and will still ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Erosion control in Santaquin UT August 11, 2009 I have a hill in my backyard; it is about 40 ft tall and about 80 ft wide. It is probably a 1.5 to 1 slope ratio. I am going to be landscaping my back yard and have top soil put on the hill as well. S... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need recommendations for native plants on a dry sunny hillside in Baltimore Maryland. July 28, 2009 Need native recommendations for sunny, dry hillside for ground cover or shrub in Maryland. Mowing the grass is a pain and an energy waster (and I don't want to be tempted to extend some adjacent exi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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