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How to Apply Erosion Control Netting for Landscaping
How to Apply Erosion Control Netting for Landscaping. Soil erosion is a natural process that occurs as a result of the effects of wind and water. When the soil is in an area around a building or a landscaped area, slowing or stopping the erosion can become important. Eroding soil can lead to the permanent damage of structures or inhibit the growth...
Soil erosion is a natural process that occurs as a result of the effects of wind and water. When the soil is in an area around a building or a landscaped area, slowing or stopping the erosion can become important. Eroding soil can lead to the permanent damage of structures or inhibit the growth of plants. To prevent erosion, you can apply netting made specifically for this purpose directly to the soil.
Things You'll Need
Erosion control netting
Staples, 6-inch U-shape
Prepare the soil so that it is smooth. For large surfaces this may require the use of a tractor, or if it is a small patch, a rake will do the job.
Add any necessary fertilizers into the soil.
Unroll the netting, beginning 1 foot away from the crown of the slope Laying the netting 1 foot over the crown of the slope and covering it with soil once all of the netting has been laid will prevent you from the cumbersome process of digging a trench to ground it. The netting can be laid horizontally or vertically. As you unroll the netting, insert one of the 6-inch U-shaped staples into the soil every linear foot. If the erosion netting will be in a windy area, also apply staples every 5 to 10 feet across the center of the netting.
Once the first layer of netting is laid, lay a second layer, if necessary, overlapping the edges by at least 6 inches if the netting is horizontal or at least 3 feet if the netting is laid vertical down a slope. Extend the netting at least 1 foot past the area that needs to be covered.
Layer 4 inches of soil over the top of the 1-foot area of netting that was placed above the crown of the slope.
