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Planting on a hillside to prevent washing

Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:03 pm
Posted by bamarep
Member since Nov 2013
52531 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:03 pm
Wife and I bought a new place (new to us) in August. House is up on a hill with an awesome view. Cutting some of the grass is a bit of a challenge due to the grade of the slope. Even with a top of the line zero turn some of it is more of a "controlled slide" when cutting grass.

Recommendations for planting something that would spread that wouldn't really need cutting or trimming (no thanks on the kudzu) but would help with erosion too.

Some of it is shaded but most gets blenty of sun. Thanks for suggestions.
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
10177 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:23 pm to
Switchgrass is great for erosion, it spreads, and its no maintenance, but it's going to grow tall so it may block your view on the hill which you may not want.

Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
12484 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 3:27 pm to
"Due to its fast-growing nature and ability to form dense mats of foliage, Asiatic Jasmine Vine is often used for erosion control purposes. When planted on slopes or embankments, the vine’s extensive root system helps to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion caused by water runoff or wind."


Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
9201 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:31 am to
Septic field or no?
Posted by Koolazzkat
Behind the Tupelo gum tree
Member since May 2021
3487 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 8:05 am to
Dwarf mondo grass is perfect for the situation.
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
24250 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 8:39 am to
Just slap some Zoysia on it and push mow it. It'll look like this:

Posted by bamarep
Member since Nov 2013
52531 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 1:15 pm to
negative
Posted by bamarep
Member since Nov 2013
52531 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 1:31 pm to
This looks the most promising
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