When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to erosion, and slopes can come crashing down.

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

Vetiver, a versatile plant native to India, offers numerous ecological and commercial benefits, including soil erosion ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

“Bamboo is a misunderstood plant in our culture because it is used for funeral rites and has a negative connotation,” says ...

“The coming months will see slope reshaping to reduce slope angle, installation of erosion control matting and planting of over 20,000 plants grown from seed collected from the scarp,” she said. The ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.

Proper grading ensures water flows along predetermined paths, preserving soil stability and preventing erosion. Grading contributes to the visual appeal of outdoor spaces. It helps create balanced ...

involve practices such as afforestation and the transformation of hillside slopes into terraces, according to local authorities. Water and soil erosion control projects can create carbon sinks by ...

While most varieties of sweetspire offer good erosion control (especially for wet areas, such as streambanks, that experience flooding), 'Beppu' can be particularly useful for mass plantings on slopes ...