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As rainwater and surface runoff moves down through your property, it takes soil with it. How much soil depends on the flow rate, surface grade, and the amount of exposed dirt your property features. If you find yourself continually dealing with erosion problems, learn how terrace installation by experienced grading contractors provides a convenient and attractive solution.

Turns Long Slopes Into Steps

grading contractorsTerraces transform sloped areas into steps using wood, bricks, concrete blocks, rocks, and other masonry materials. The height of each terrace depends on the slope’s steepness, something your grading contractors will help with. Step creation prevents erosion by allowing rainwater to soak and drain rather than run off with your soil. Many homeowners create gardens using highly adaptable plants in each terrace to further control water runoff. Among the many low-maintenance plants and flowers ideal for terrace gardens include juniper, wintercreeper, periwinkle, heather, and partridgeberry. Keep the importance of strong, sturdy terrace materials in mind, as they must be able to withstand heavy rains, as well as freezing and thawing cycles.

Controls Moisture

Terraces not only prevent soil erosion, but they also control moisture. Excessive moisture content in soil causes oversaturation to stop oxygen from reaching plant, flower, and crop root systems.  This is why so many farmers use terraces and retaining walls—to keep the ground at a healthy moisture level, so their crops can flourish. Many terraces subsequently include drainage features to prevent waterlogging, such as basins behind terrace ridges that allow water to flow into subsurface drains. Waterlogged soils release higher amounts of the harmful greenhouse gas nitrous oxide, in addition to cutting off root system oxygen and causing tissue decomposition.

 

The grading contractors at C. L. Richardson Construction are here to help you control soil moisture and prevent erosion at your home, farm, or other place of business. They’ve proudly provided Boone County, MO, clients with excavating services for over 65 years and feature an experienced team of state-licensed contractors. Contact the grading contractors at (573) 657-9557 today to schedule service, or visit their website to learn more about what they will do for you. 

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