[Scpg] steep permaculture slope ideas?

[Owen Dell]

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
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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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