Bunch planting also allows the plants best suited for the slope environment to eventually dominate the plant community. Finally, in cases where one species used is not healthy or has been recently stressed, you have provided some safety factor in your planning by planting numerous species. Mulching around the plants is recommended as a minimum. Limitations Container planting does not address gully erosion control problems. Landowner must identify available plant sources ahead of time to have the quantity, species, and rooted condition necessary for the program.
Container plants can be relatively expensive.