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| Stabilizing a shale slope in Virginia April 08, 2009 I have family members who recently built a new home in Virginia. The site required extensive excavation resulting in a large 30 foot, nearly vertical, shale wall behind the house. They now want to r... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to prevent bank erosion in Virginia April 02, 2009 I am looking for good native plant choices for a steep river bank. My driveway is at the top of this slope, so I will need to avoid any plants that would cause erosion. I would prefer low shrubs. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Erosion under a Live Oak in Edom TX March 31, 2009 We have a large Live Oak tree in the front yard that I wouldn't part with for the world. The soil is almost solid sand underneath the tree, and in deep shade. It is on a slight slope and eroding wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a creek bank in Northern Illinois March 26, 2009 Hello. I live in Northern Illinois. The creek (northern exposure in a wooded area) on the back of my property has bare muddy banks and is subject to seasonal floods. I want to plant something hardy t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grasses for erosion control in Harlingen, TX March 12, 2009 I like to know what type of fast growing grass, ground cover or trees I can put on a slope for erosion control in Harlingen Texas the slope receives afternoon Sun View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Difficult slope in Tarrytown NY March 03, 2009 I hope you can help. Is there a way to plant some native shrubs and plants on a steep slope that is filled in some areas with rock without having to tier the slope? The section is approximately 50' w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Erosion for check dam in San Antonio February 13, 2009 What are the best trees for a shallow soil wind break in San Antonio? I am building a check dam (maybe 2' deep by 20' wide tall) over a shallow limestone gully to slow the erosion. the gully drai... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Erosion control on 30-ft. berms in Manor, TX February 06, 2009 The Austin Rifle Club has recently re stacked its over 30ft high backstops. We know their will be erosion to these earthen berms. We need some suggestions on what to plant. Our club is a traini... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants to prevent erosion in Maryland February 03, 2009 Please can you recommend native plants for a north-facing slope, under pine trees? I live in Maryland near the border between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont Plateau, where we have cold to mild Winter... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for erosion control in North Carolina January 29, 2009 I have an area on the north side of my house that is a hill with about a 6:1 slope. It also has a set of steps used to get from the front of the yard to the rear yard. It is very shaded. I am havin... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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