Re: my erosion problem
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: my erosion problem
- From: F* <F*@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 00:31:40 EDT
In a message dated 4/16/98 7:03:01 AM, Barb wrote:
<<o wise ones,
I'm not sure that I was clear on my earlier question. The majority of
the area that has been seeded is gently sloping to the back of the
property. It's the area just before the trees where it takes a dive. I
don't think we'll be able to mow the steeply sloped area. Don't
wildflower areas need mowing in the fall? We've got erosion ruts 14"
deep already in the steep area and it hasn't rained that hard! About 3/4
of an acre seems to run off in that direction.
thanks again!
Barb (Southeastern PA, zone 6/7)>>
Consider digging swales along the contour lines with the ends turning uphill a
bit to hold water. If digging a trench and mounding the swale is too
difficult... there is the lazy woman's swale..... straw bales (mud infiltrates
and makes them solid) placed tightly end to end along the contour line with
the ends turning up hill a bit. You may need several swales to break up the
runoff on the slope. Either way (straw or dirt)... the water will slow down
when it reaches these "natural" dams and infiltrate in the dip that is uphill
of the swale. These areas may be planted with trees, or herbaceous plants that
will survive on the normal rainfall of your area. More can be found in Bill
Mollison's book on Permaculture.
Blessings of the Bursting Season!
Lee Corbin Fireraven9@aol.com
7200 feet Zone 5 & Sunset Z 2
5+ Acres of Forest & Meadow
Central New Mexico Mountains
Ponderosa,Pinion,Juniper,Oak!
TagiaSemiArid**90DaySeason
SoilPH-6.8to7-clay,sand,loam&
limestonewith2to3'freezedepth
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