How can I keep my sloping backyard from washing away?
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Yes something bad to be planted to stop erosion. And you don't want something you have to weed once spring comes either.
I have the same issue. My hubby insists we need to build a retaining wall to stop the soil erosion. I have seen some folks who planted ground cover plants only to have the soil wash away downhill and then slowly the plants die. So I do think some type of retaining wall is the correct way to go but maybe it depends on how steep of a slope you have.
I second the retaining wall - you should ask another question on Hometalk, I *know* that there are people here who have done it before. Good luck!!