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EROSION
CONTROL
The
High Desert varies greatly in elevation and many homes have slope
areas. Proper landscaping can keep slopes from sliding or eroding.
Plantings on sloped areas require a specialized approach to irrigation
and a selection of suitable plants.
Drip irrigation will be the most water efficient; it will keep weeds
down by putting water only at the roots of desired plants; it will
lessen erosion from run off caused by overhead spray systems; and
it can be easily placed and moved on difficult slope areas. Container
trees and shrubs planted on slopes should be watered using drip
emitters.
PLANTS
FOR SLOPES
Artemesia
californica (Sagebrush)
Baccharis pilularis (Coyote Bush)
Cercocarpus betuloides (Mountain Mahogany)
Cotoneaster species (Cotoneaster)
Elaeagnus pungens (Silverberry)
Leuocophyllum species (Texas Ranger)
Oenothera berlondieri (Mexican Evening Primrose)
Parkinsonia aculeata (Mexican Palo Verde)
Pyracantha species (Pyracantha)
Rosa banksiae (Banks Rose)
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary--the low spreading form)
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba)
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