3 Types Of Trees That May Help With Soil Erosion
Posted on: 18 June 2018
If you live in an area that has a lot of rainfall, or if you live on a property that is somewhat sloped, erosion can be one of the most hassling problems you will face with your landscape. Erosion, which is caused by water runoff and certain soil conditions, can wipe out every flower or plant you stick in the ground, wash away landscaping filler materials like mulch and gravel, and make it nearly impossible to have a well-manicured yard.
Thankfully, there are some things you can do to prevent soil erosion that doesn't involve total reconfiguration of your land. Check out these three tree types that can help with erosion control that you may want to plant on your property.
1. Trees that are considered heavy water consumers.
If your soil erosion issues come from having more rainfall in your area than a lot of other places or having heavily saturated soil, you should look for trees that are known to be heavy water consumers. These trees will wick up moisture from the upper levels of the ground as it accumulates, so not so much runoff occurs. A few trees that are known to be heavy water consumers include silver maple trees, green ash trees, and even certain types of cedars.
Trees that have deep root systems.
Trees that have deep root systems do really well if you are trying to combat soil erosion. The deep root systems tend to spread quickly and reach far into various directions. The more roots there are under the ground's surface, the more stable the soil is because it has something to hold it in place so that it doesn't simply wash away. Some trees that have deep root systems include things like elderberry trees and oak trees, but there are many different types that fare well in different climates.
Trees that have no problem thriving in dry soil.
In some cases, erosion is caused by lack of moisture in the soil, which essentially creates a soil consistency that is much like dust or sand. If this sounds more like the reason why you have issues with erosion, it could be best if you try planting a few trees that thrive easily in dry soil conditions. Even though the tree itself will not absorb excess water, what it can do is make the ground more stable just by being a part of the ground's structure.
For more information, contact a company like Holleman Hydroseeding & Erosion Control LLC.
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