Creating A Lush and Welcoming Landscape

Soil erosion can be problematic in dry climates that experience prolonged wind gusts. Do you live in a dry climate, and are you tired of sweeping up dirt from your flowerbed or needing to purchase bagged soil to replace dirt that has been dispersed far from the flower display? If so, use the following basic ways to prevent soil erosion.

A Weighted Structure Will Provide Resistance

A structure that weighs a considerable amount and that is anchored to your property will block wind flow. Depending upon the location of the flowerbed, you may be able to add a feature that will work well for soil erosion control. The structure that you choose should not block the flowering plants from receiving sunlight.

You also will want to choose something that has a decorative appeal so that it will beautify your property and not take away from the overall 'look' that you are trying to achieve with the flowerbed. Wooden fencing that is installed along the sides of the flowerbed will cut back some of the wind flow, but you may still need to contend with wind from the opposite angles.

A rock wall or choosing to convert your flowerbed to one that is raised are some other options. A landscaping contractor can assist you with choosing a unique feature for the land.

A Simple Border Can Be Created With Landscaping Materials

If the flowerbed is lining a sidewalk or is set up in front of your home, create a homemade border to contain the soil. This will work well for an area that doesn't contain a lot of dirt but that is still experiencing erosion. Large landscaping rocks, wooden blocks, and concrete paving stones can all be used to create the new border.

Before you begin, determine if you would like the feature to be a solid color or if you would like it to contain diverse colors. Purchase materials in bulk, and arrange them on your lawn before placing them next to the flowerbed. If the soil is dry on the day that the border is being added, use a watering can or garden hose that has a nozzle on the end of it to dampen the soil.

Damp soil won't be as likely to blow around as you are installing the landscaping materials. Line the rocks, blocks, or stones along the edges of the dirt that surrounds the bed. A simple line along each side of the flowerbed will be all that is necessary to break the force of wind. Contact a company like Holleman Hydroseeding & Erosion Control LLC for more information.