Saturday 27 May 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.

These products are able to cover the slopes in an effective way and this certainly is the case in areas where there is a heavy flow of water and where there is a susceptibility to erosion. These product are usually made from substances which are biodegradable for example coconut or straw. These products are made from woven materials and they are meant to slow down the water flow rates on the slope that needs to be protected.These products are available in a range of sizes.

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 can help to provide an element of soil protection and help vegetation establishment upon the slopes and channels to allow for slow water flow where the base ground seedlings and loose mulch are not ineffective. This type of product will last for about a year and a bit longer in some cases.

In some cases the erosion blankets make a perfect temporary solution when you need to protect and stabilise the soil from being washed away. Protecting the soil from being washed away will reduce the amount of compact and crusting in the soil which increases the infiltration. These products can also help to assist in the retention of water 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 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 time to do the preparation correctly as this will make all of the difference when it comes to how effective it works. Make sure that the soil is flat and that the product is also flat. The blanket can be secured using stapes. It can rather costly when it comes to installing the product as it can take a long time to get all the required work done.




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