Need to stop erosion on steep hills surrounding stock pond.

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kangatexan Killeen, TX Apr 15, 2009

I have a caleche and rock covered steep embankment surrounding my stock pond on 7 acres. It is in full sun and has no water source other than rain. The widest side of the embankment is about 40-50 yards wide and 20-30 yards high.

I have planted some arid/dry tolerant shrubs on the meadow above the incline and I had to water them by daily carting a rolling ice chest full of water about 100 yards each way until they were established.

I really need to get something on this hill because my pond is filling with all the dirt from the erosion. Also the dirt is a huge eyesore. It is the primary view from my front porch. I need something that will the least tending possible. The hill is way too steep to mow. I would have to water these until they were established by carting water over there as well. They need to be drought tolerant otherwise.

I'm thinking of planting either asian jasmine or purple honeysuckle at the top of the incline and letting it grow downward. I have also considered a grass but don't know which would hold the soil better and also be drought tolerant.

Any suggestions? I am in area 8 near the Lampasas River north of Austin.

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Smokey_SC Piedmont, SC(Zone 7b) Apr 15, 2009

If you know how to go to plant files check out all the 'sedum'. They are drought tolerant. There are two groundcovers that you should look at, one is Jenny's Stonecrop and the other is Baby Tears. There are many, many listing of all kinds of sedum. Have you thought about going half way down and making a terrace? That could really help with the erosion.

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NatureLover1950 Vicksburg, MS(Zone 8a) Apr 16, 2009

I agree with the suggestion of sedum. It's tough and most of the various varieties are drought tolerant. "Stepables" (online) carries several varieties. Another place you can try for drought tolerant plants is High Country Gardens, which also has an internet site.

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