The BIGGEST problem slopes, hillsides and embankments have is erosion. Stabilizing the soil with plants is a great way to help prevent erosion by planting the right kinds of plants. There are numerous plants that have a strong root system that really 'bites in' to the ground and helps keep dirt in place. Rain water, irrigation runoff, earth movement, and wind are major factors that help gravity pull dirt off your hillside and down to the bottom of the slope. By choosing plants that reduce these affects, you can potentially save yourself a TON of money between costs of soil replacing, retaining walls, shoring, etc. These are my TOP 3 groundcover plants (in my humble opinion) that do wonders for slopes.

Myoporum is a great little shrub that 'blankets' a slope with a neat uniformity. It has a nice white or pink flower (depending on what variety you go with) and has a root system that 'beefs' up the soil to help prevent runoff. It's evergreen, drought tolerant, and requires very little maintenance.

Lantana is another great selection for slopes. Although common, it does the trick of stabilizing soil nicely on hillsides. Perhaps the best attribute of the Lantana is the bloom! They come in so many wonderful varieties, and are very drought tolerant.

Ceanothus 'Yankee Point' is our third option we are looking at. It's a California native shrubs that has a deep rich green foliage and a small lavender colored flower. Its drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Watch to find out which one is my FAV!

Happy Planting!

-Dom




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