Among
the pressing problems in our environment today is soil erosion. Due to weather conditions, the top layer of
the soil that contains essential nutrients is washed off by water during rain
and flood or blown by the wind. When the
top soil is removed, the quality of the soil deteriorates making it difficult for
plants to grow in the affected area. It
is the roots of the plants that hold or bind the soil together; so, when there
are no plants to hold the soil, erosion may be accelerated.
According
to experts, the best Brisbane erosion
control would be the use of turfgrass.
These are varieties of grasses that are grown for lawns. The grass effectively binds the soil making
it the ideal plant not only for its aesthetic appeal in a landscape but for its
value in preventing soil erosion.
Not
only does the use of grass help prevent soil erosion, but well maintained lawns
can also give the following benefits:
·
It cools the surrounding environment.
·
Grass helps reduce air
pollution as it traps dust, smoke and other pollutants from the atmosphere.
·
It makes our environment
habitable with its generation of oxygen.
Traditionally,
grassing an area involves buying then laying turf. Today, a revolutionary method is by
hydromulching application. High quality
grass seed, mulch fibre, fertilizers, tactifier and water are mixed to form a
hydromulch which is then sprayed on the topsoil to grow the grass. This is an easier method to Brisbane erosion control.
