How to Keep Rocks on a Slope Weed Mat

Plant Cover

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  Choose a variety of small ground cover, small trees and perennials for the area where you placed your slope weed mat. The variety that you choose will depend on the area and climate you live in. Consult a nursery if you have any questions on which to choose.

• 2

  Poke holes in the slope mat with a knife or scissors where the plants will go and dig a hole large enough to bury the roots of the plant. Place the plant in the hole and cover the roots with soil. Press the soil around the roots firmly.

• 3

  Position the rocks around these plants on top of the slope weed mat. Press the rocks firmly into the slope mat and soil. The plants will keep the mat and rocks from moving, as well as stabilize the soil, prevent hillside movement and drastically slow erosion.

Jute Netting

• 4

  Place jute netting on top of your slope weed mat. Jute netting acts as an anchor to prevent soil erosion on sloped landscape. Run the material vertically on the slope, not across, and have the edges of the netting overlap 4 inches. The material should not be more than 48 inches wide.

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  Anchor the netting to the ground with 10-inch anchor pins on the outer perimeter and where the pieces of netting overlap.

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  Place your rocks on top of this netting and press down firmly. It is best if used on small areas where you only want to place a few larger rocks on the slope. Sandy soil, very rocky surfaces and extremely fire-damaged areas are not suitable conditions for this kind of material.