Articles related to "Erosion Control"

Plants are a less expensive first line of defense against property loss, especially in tidal creeks and coves. Learn when, why and how natural erosion control is best.

The evergreen coniferous eastern white cedar tree is an invaluable asset in the prevention and control of soil erosion.

Mulch may look like dirt, but it has many unknown and unrecognized properties.

The days of releasing sediment from construction sites is gone. Temporary controls are now mandatory, and the civil engineer must understand them.

A native of southwestern North America, in, Apache Plume is a striking addition to any desert garden.

The mulch question for organic gardeners is not, "If?" but "What kind?" and "How often?" Choose from more than a dozen types of landscape mulch for weed control.

Downspouts serve a useful purpose, and no one can argue that they don't fulfill their function. But rain chains do the job while adding a touch of elegance to the home.

Landscape fabric yields excellent results when we carefully analyze and then prepare project sites. Checklists are important and useful before planting and/or mulching.

Mulch is important in the organic garden to preserve and develop soil structure, to create fertility and avoid problems of compaction and erosion. There are many choices

Landscape fabric (geotextiles) for weed and erosion control may make landscape maintenance easier. Using landscape fabric properly with projects is vital for success.

Landscape fabrics work for specific projects. Some plant groups thrive and are easier to maintain than other groups when used with these erosion and weed control fabrics.

Medicinal herb shown to help prevent migraine headaches and reduce fever. Feverfew, member of the aster family, is a hardy perennial with white daisylike flowers.

The 1934 Dustbowl displaced millions of people, caused countless farms to go bankrupt, created a wave of unemployment in a country already gripped by economic depression.

Building green means taking a holistic approach to every aspect of the building process, from efficiency and low-toxicity, to environmental impact.

Beautiful, healthy landscapes that require very little supplemental water can be achieved with proper planning, soil preparation and plant selection.

Add the vigorous native fall flowering groundsel shrub to your natural habitat garden in southeastern coastal or piedmont regions.

Consumer magazines are suffering today. Freelance writers looking for new markets should explore trade magazines, which pay well and can provide steady work.

Purple foliage creates a stunning accent in the garden, particularly when contrasted against gold or yellowish green leafed plants. Here are several great purples.

Exotic trees may look beautiful in the landscape, but some have a dark side: They may be exotic invasives that are harmful to the ecosystem.

Desert sand verbena begins spreading across the ground in mats after late-winter rains wet the soil.

Heavenly Valley, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Squaw Valley USA are the best-known ski spots in the lake Tahoe basin. But they're only the tip of the ski-scene snow.

Landscape plants are expensive, and gardeners will do most anything to assure their plants survive. Placing and maintaining mulch around plant roots is cheap insurance.

Seaside gardens need protection against coastal winds and seaside erosion. The types of trees and shrubs are limited, but native plants already extant are good choices.

Compost provides nutritional value to soil, suppresses disease, increases the growing season, saves time, and reduces water run-off in the garden.

Effluent limitation guidelines (ELG) and monitoring for quality are the main parts of new stormwater management guidelines from EPA. The regs take effect Feb 2, 2010.

Green roofs are known for stormwater management, urban heat reduction and air quality control. Cities are now finding they are good economically as well as ecologically.

Uganda hiking trips include Mt. Elgon, a mountain threatened by illegal farming and poaching. A conservation project unites foreign hikers, local guides, and managers.

Want a unique workhorse plant to liven up your garden? Consider a climbing vine.