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| Erosion on sandy bank in Wisconsin June 24, 2008 I live in Sand Creek Wisconsin. As the name states SAND. I have a problem with rain eroding the sand hill sides. Looking for some type of plant or plants that will help with the erosion problem. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to stop erosion on land near lake June 17, 2008 My back yard runs down to the lake. The water is eroding my land. I want plants & flowers [full sun]that can be planted to stop the erosion and add color. Another question: We have a huge oak tree ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for ditch bank to stop erosion June 13, 2008 I have a huge ditch on my property. The ditch bank is about 5,000 sq ft. There is a lot of erosion and I am looking to correct the problem. Is there any type of SEED, I am not looking to plant mature ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for erosion control on steep bank in Ohio June 10, 2008 Another erosion question: We bought a place a year and a half ago with a stream/road run off at the back of our property. The southern exposure bank is quite high, I'm guessing 12 feet and therefor... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Landscaping on South Padre Island June 07, 2008 I'm in charge of landscaping at my beachfront condo in South Padre Island and find the wind, salt air, and heat challenging for growing almost anything. We would like to incorporate native plants, b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Groundcover plants for slope to prevent erosion June 05, 2008 Hi, I have just made a 3/4 acre pond and the south facing slope is too steep to mow.Can you suggest any ground cover plants I could use to look nice and prevent erosion. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants to stop pond bank erosion June 04, 2008 I recently purchased a home with a small pond in which a nearby stream daylights. The former owner placed large field stone around the pond and the small stream; however, the area around the pond and... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants of dune erosion control in Michigan May 30, 2008 We care for Lake Michigan dune near our home in New Buffalo and would like to provide erosion control with native species that will also enhance the beauty of the dune with long lasting flowers. The ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to control hillside erosion in Vermont May 23, 2008 Hi, I am trying to do an eagle project that involves putting vegetation onto a hill to prevent erosion. I live in Vermont. What kinds of plants would hold together a hillside and could be planted in ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Virginia creeper in trees April 26, 2008 Can Virginia creeper be allowed to climb on trees--specifically Texas ash and live oak--or will it damage them if allowed to attach itself? We are thinking of using it as erosion control in a greenbe... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
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