[Scpg] steep permaculture slope ideas?

[Torres, Daniel]

The geologist suggestion is a very good one, but I imagine the answer
also depends upon the existing vegetation on the slope, i.e., is it
forested or dry?

Dan T.

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Subject: Re: [Scpg] steep permaculture slope ideas?

First, check with a consulting geologist about whether your slope is
stable enough to accept the destabilization and additional water loading
that comes with terracing. I've seen too many incredibly expensive
disasters resulting from inappropriate slope modifications to not speak
up on this one.

Owen

Owen E. Dell, ASLA
Owen Dell & Associates
Landscape Architect * Educator * Author
P.O. Box 30433 * Santa Barbara, CA 93130
805 962-3253
owen at owendell.com
www.owendell.com


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On Sep 3, 2010, at 3:47 PM, Kevin Gleason wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I was wondering if anyone has good advice for creating a garden on a
VERY steep slope (more than 45 degrees.)  I'd love some feedback on
alternative terracing methods, whether this is too steep for small
swales, good soil-holding, drought-tolerant  ground covers and other
plants that would be useful and other ideas.  I remember hearing Brock
Dolman talking about making retaining walls with burlap tubes filled
with soil and a little cement.  Anybody tried it?
> 
> Thanks for your help!
> Kevin
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