- Planting of trees, grass and shrubs can eliminate or inhibit soil erosion by providing a wind block or a wide, deep root system that helps hold the soil in place. Handy American suggests some good plant choices, including periwinkle, rockspray cotoneaster, Japanese spurge, Alpine strawberries and Virginia creeper.
- To prevent erosion during construction, temporary mulches may be used to secure the soil, such as straw, wood-fiber blankets, sawdust blankets and straw-netting blankets.
- It is nearly impossible to control erosion on very steep slopes. It may be necessary to regrade the slope to flatten it more, or to incorporate terraces in the hillside.
- Control of erosion for farmers may include such techniques as runoff diversions, vegetate waterways and grass barriers, according to the University of Buffalo.
- The United States Department of Agriculture continues to research ways to control soil erosion and offer guidance and support in agricultural and community efforts to prevent erosion.
