Grass is a great choice for erosion control, but when placed on a steep bank, it's difficult to maintain and can look rather dull. As I considered the plants to recommend, I couldn't help but think ...

Get your grow on with these soil-enriching botanicals.

Contour planting involves tilling, discing, and otherwise preparing the land in line with its natural slope, then planting crops on this same line. When you look at a topographic map, the rows and/or ...

Steep slopes present a challenge in the garden, both in the initial planning stages and in relation to ongoing maintenance. Ground covers offer an excellent solution. These plants grow densely and ...

Don't let valuable topsoil blow away. Discover how conservation practices like windbreaks and cover crops protect your land ...

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One of the best-known strategies to prevent dune erosion is to introduce plants whose roots will help hold sand in place and stabilize the dune. But experiments conducted at Oregon State University ...

Black soil covering white snow in ditches during the winter and clouds of dirt swirling across fields, farms and roads are stark evidence that erosion is a major threat to soil health. Despite a “Wake ...