Soil erosion is frustrating and can cause tension between neighbors. The more your yard erodes into your neighbor’s yard the angrier your neighbor will become. Luxury Landscape Supply has the stone you need to build custom retaining walls that will not only prevent the erosion but also improve the aesthetic of your exterior space. This boosts your property’s value. Why does your soil keep eroding, however? One of these four things is the culprit.
Gravity
The earth has a gravity field so we don’t float away. This gravity also erodes the soil. As gravity presses down on the soil, the soil will move. In addition, the ground underneath the soil is likely moving all the time. We may not have a problem with earthquakes here in Georgia, but the earth still moves slightly. Between gravity’s force and the earth moving, it’s easy for your soil to erode and displace itself. Consequently, as we mentioned above, the soil will make its way onto other properties.
Ice
Ice can also cause the soil to erode. We don’t suffer from blizzards here in Georgia, but the ground can get icy during the winter if it gets cold enough at night. Unfortunately, when the ice melts, it turns into water. As you will see, water is next on our list as a cause for soil erosion. A retaining wall will keep the soil in place when it gets icy and the ice melts. This ensures, that you don’t end up with eroding soil that runs off of your property and into the street.
Water
You have likely watched your soil erode during heavy rains. As the water pours down from the sky, the soil gets wet and starts to move. The rushing water will also pick up the soil and transport it with it. Water is the most common cause of soil erosion, and there’s nothing you can do to prevent your soil from getting wet when it’s raining outside.
Wind
Finally, wind can also cause soil erosion by picking up loose dirt and transporting it to other areas. A retaining wall will block the soil from being carried too far. It’s important to keep your dirt on your property, and building a custom retaining wall will do just that.
Stop by Luxury Landscape Supply in Lawrenceville, GA, today to check out our selection of stones. You can customize a beautiful retaining wall to control soil erosion.