Luckily today we understand much better what can be done to limit damage to our top soil in erosion-prone areas. Grasses play a major part in helping to keep erosion at bay. Erosion control is needed now more than ever with increased land clearing not for farms but homes, shopping centers, roadsides, landfill, reclamations sites of all kinds. Annual rye, brown top millet, and many types of sorghums are just a few of the many types used in our country to fill in areas because of the early and fast rate of growth. Annuals are usually best suited to immediate coverage and will haold the soil while plans for a more permanent setting is made.
Annuals grow one season and die back, usually never to return.
Permanent grasses or vegetation is also supplemented with the addition of the annuals while they are getting started. For instance brown top millet is usually cheap,seeds easily and is used on many roadsides, reclamations sites and pastures while the bermuda, bahia, or other permanent growth is germinating. Annual rye is an excellant choice for all lawn and pasture erosion substitutecontrol. All rights reserved.