Steep slopes present both challenges and wonderful opportunities for landscaping. Steep banks can be difficult and dangerous to mow. Erosion can be a serious problem if vegetation is not established.

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For years, geologists believed that mountains, due to their steep slopes and high rates of erosion, were large contributors to the trapping of carbon in ocean sediment. But a new study suggests that ...

ELLIOTT MENASHE of Greenbelt Consulting is the most quotable forester I’ve ever met. Maybe that’s because he’s evolved from traditional forestry to the challenge of restoring steep slopes. There’s ...

Over time, all steep slopes are prone to soil erosion and landslides. In the Pacific Northwest we experienced the acceleration of this process during the winter storms of 1997, as slides throughout ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty ...

According to the report, "one common issue for both soil types is the thinness of the soil cover. Additionally, steep slopes decrease resistance to erosion. Furthermore, both soil types contain gravel ...

Cold, steep, high-elevation slopes with less vegetation produce coarser and larger sediment than low-elevation, gentle slopes. This finding quantifies how sediment production varies with topography ...

A NEW BOOK sums up in its title the gardens in this issue. “Too High and Too Steep: Reshaping Seattle’s Topography,” by David Williams, explores the history of our terrain, which leads not only to ...

Q: I just had my slope stripped — Brazilian peppers had invaded, and they choke out everything. It is a good-sized slope and I am looking for economical and maintenance free ground cover/bushes to ...