Sunday, May 28, 2017

Prevent Soil Erosion By Using Erosion Control Blankets

By Harold Harris


The problem of spoil wearing away can be a massive problem and it can be expensive to sort. It can easy but costly to prevent soil being washed away. Erosion control blankets can be a good way to slow down the flow of water from the area where there is a problem of soil being washed away.

These blankets are able to mask the slopes in an effective way especially where there is heavy flows that are prone to erosion. These blankets are normally made from substances that are biodegradable such as straw or coconut. These materials are woven and are meant to slow down the rate at which the water flows from the slope that is needing to be protected. These products can be purchased in a range of different sizes.

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 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 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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