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Fire MitigationHealthy Hydrated Landscapes are ALWAYS in Season!The southwest is known for its extreme conditions which we should prepare properties for. Dry winters can cause issues in our surrounding forests and grasslands, as well as our landscapes. Take steps to clear dry debris from your property to protect your home from the impact of local wildfires. Talk to your local Fire Department, HOA, and Neighbors about debris removal options in your community.
During wildfires, pests such as bark beetles that have taken advantage of weaker wild trees will travel to locate a new host. They are attracted to dehydrated trees. Nothing protects trees from detrimental insects more than a healthy sap flow and nothing promotes healthy sap flow like hydrated trees!
Keep your landscape and plants well-watered to deter pests, fire, and more! |
Certain plants are naturally less flammable than others. Junipers, on the other hand, are extremely flammable and may not be permitted to be planted in your community by an HOA. Please, check in with your community authorities about permitted plants, programs, and emergency plans.
Erosion Control
Powerful rainstorms and summer monsoons can cause huge amounts of soil and nutrients to runoff slopes, washing away habitat and nutrients from plants and animals. The soil carried from slopes can accumulate in valleys after every rain, clogging drainage structures and storm drains. The more runoff and erosive force, the harder it is for plants to establish, further causing a cycle of increasing destruction. The best method of erosion control is always preventative.
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Plants
Plant foliage reduces the impact of raindrops disturbing bare soils. Root systems stabilize slopes and increase water retention, thus reducing the volume of runoff. Plant species with a large proportion of fine roots that spread over a large area prove the best choices for slope stabilization. Groundcovers are a great option for reducing impact of raindrops. 
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Retaining Walls and Tiering
If the slope is too unmanageable to work with plants and geotextiles alone, then a retaining wall might be a good idea. Leveling out areas or creating tiered beds reduces surface runoff by encouraging water to infiltrate into the ground. These beds can provide a space to plant a beautiful garden! Geotextile
Geotextile is a large biodegradable fabric placed on slopes to prevent water from hitting bare soils and causing erosion. Often, fabrics are made of coir, jute, or burlap. Geotextiles are useful when planting on newly turned slopes as an intermittent erosion control measure while plants are establishing. Over time, the fabric will break down and leave behind a stable slope thanks to the plants. We no longer carry Erosion Control Product. Visit our neighbors at Grand Junction Pipe.
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