Saturday, May 27, 2017

Prevent Soil Erosion By Using Erosion Control Blankets

By Harold Harris


Soil erosion is a bit problem in certain areas and it can be expensive to deal with. Making the slope stable to prevent erosion is a hard thing to do. The problem can be dealt with by reducing the flow of water and this problem can be solved by making use of erosion control blankets.

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.

It is easy to install the blanket although it is labour intensive. When you have fitted it you will need to ensure that the water is flowing slowly on the top of the blanket. If the water is not able to flow slowly then there will the blanket will not work in the manner that it is meant to. When you are going to install it dig a small channel where the blanket can be placed so that it makes a trench. Once you have done this fold an edge of the blanket underneath and use staples to secure it in place.

Using these products can help to provide some protection to the soil and it promotes the establishment of vegetation on the slopes and applications channels for low flow where the base ground seeding and loose mulch are not so effective. This type of blanket for last for about twelve months and in some cases a bit longer than this.

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 also make a good way to protect new seeds from the predators and also reduce the level of desiccation. They can also promote evaporation via the insulation of the seed areas and soil. Despite the different uses for these blankets they still tend to be used on soils which are bad for eroding.

One of the biggest benefits of these products are that they can assist in providing instant stability and it will provide great cover for the soil for at a season. Before the product is installed you should take time to ensure that it is smooth and the surface where is going is also flat.

Make sure that you allow plenty of time to do the preparation work as this will ensure that the product works correctly. It needs to be in contact with the soil and staples can be used to help to make sure that it stays in place. It can be rather expensive to prepare the area and install the blanket.




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