Home and business owners go to great lengths to maintain the aesthetics of their lawns. Whether they’re hydroseeding or hiring a professional sod company or landscape architect, most people want to safeguard their investment from erosion and runoff. However, there are solutions to this issue that not everyone is aware of. Here are a few tips for saving your yard from ruin.

Install Retaining Walls

When lawns have a greater than 50% incline, it’s advisable to install a structure that will provide greater support to the sod and vegetation you’ve planted. Retaining walls are widely used in these instances, as they create an effective stronghold that is also pleasing to the eye.  

Use Plants, Grasses, or Mulch

While native plants can sustain temporary flooding, adding mulch and plant beds help hold soil firmly in place in the event of running water. Add wood chips, gravel, or river rock to anchor the mulch, which provides erosion control. Additionally, select flowering plants that root deeply into the soil, which will help keep it in place. 

Create a Rain Garden

An often unused solution to securing soil in the event of rushing water is installing a rain garden. These structures detain water and allow it to soak into the ground slowly, where it is used to irrigate the plants instead of eroding the soil. You can easily place stones at the lower side of these rain gardens to allow a slow runoff of the water. 

Regardless of whether you are in the beginning stages of designing your yard or need a professional sod company or landscape architect to assist you, it’s best to work with someone you trust who is committed to giving you the best results. The qualified experts at Keeven Brothers Sod Company have been providing the Greater St. Louis, MO, area with fast and easy sod delivery and installation. Call them today at (636) 240-4900 or visit their website to find out more ideas about transforming your landscape.