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HI! I need some assistance. We have a stream running along the back edge of our property. Most of the time it is a trickle, but can get very full after heavy rain. What's happening is that when they stream fills, we are seeing the sides erode at an alarmingly fast rate! The soils is mostly clay & rocky.
What can I plant or do to help slow down this erosion!
Thanks, Jennifer
PS- I am in New Jersey & will act on this in March when we thaw out! Plants: 5 | From: New Jersey | Registered: Jan 2005
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Houttuynia (pronounced how-tyne-ia)is said to be good for holding stream banks. However, it can be invasive, so you might need to use edging around it.
* * * * Terry
May the force be with you Plants: 1370 | From: Copper Hill, Virginia | Registered: Apr 2004
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I live just across the river in Pa! We have a hill in front of our house and there is periwinkle and English ivy planted on the hill. With all of the rain that we've had this past year, our hill hasn't eroded at all. If you go with the english ivy, be extremely careful...it horribly invasive and a simple edging will not stop it. You may also want to consider planting a fast growing bush at the edge of that slope. We have some forsythia bushes on a hill that is in our yard and it's roots keep the hill from eroding....which is the only reason those bushes are still there!!!
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english ivy workes great at stoping ersion.i use it on a stream that flowes beside my home it will stop the erosion but it take a while to get established so you get a good root system going.but it is very invasave you might have to keep it trimed so it dosnt grow out in to the midel of your yard.it works great but requires some maintnance.good luck with you drainage project.your friend in gardening.mike57
* * * * No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent. Plants: 722 | From: alabama | Registered: Nov 2004
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The stream rus thru the length of the back of my yard. The depth of the slope is about 3 feet. The soil is clay & rocky. There is mostly shade over the stream. Nothing is growing there now.
Plants: 5 | From: New Jersey | Registered: Jan 2005
| Seeded: 69.141.102.14
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Sorry Weezie- I think I forgot to answer all your questions...
I want to cover as much as I need to stop the erosion. It is not an area that is open or an area that people walk over to/ sit near by. I will plant something else at the top edge- for asthetics, but also to stop people from walking to close & tripping/ falling in!
It sounds like I've gotten a few good ideas to look into.
Stupid qquestion here: Should I plant about 1/2 way down the slope? Or lower?
Plants: 5 | From: New Jersey | Registered: Jan 2005
| Seeded: 69.141.102.14
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Jennifer, The ivy does work, and yes it can be invasive... Also *my personal nemisis* Bishop's Weed can be used too, especially for shadey areas, but also it can take over in unwanted places too over time... It's a likeable plant as far as color... lightens up shadey areas. And does it's jobe well... ***Why I don't personally like it is I have it planted where it's not wanted and it's a nuisance to get rid of, hence why it's so good to do what you want it to do... The first post with the Houttuynia like Terry suggested is kind of in the same family...also very pretty colors.....
Weezie
P/S also go take a peak around some of your streams and creeks around the area, *take pictures if you don't know what they are*.... and you should see some of the native plants already doing the same type of job you'd like done.
* * * * Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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Jennifer_H, Here's another idea that may work for you.. Takes a wee~bit of work, but may offer some erosion control and something nice to look at..
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Thanks- now that the weater has started to take a turn for the warmer.. I will try to get back there & take some photos and post them so you can see what I am describing. I've received some great ideas so far!
Thanks, Jennifer
Plants: 5 | From: New Jersey | Registered: Jan 2005
| Seeded: 69.141.102.14
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