Q: I just had my slope stripped — Brazilian peppers had invaded, and they choke out everything. It is a good-sized slope and I am looking for economical and maintenance free ground cover/bushes to ...

While these groundcovers aren't quite sponges, they do help the soil soak up water more efficiently and prevent erosion, which in turn reduces mud.

In the aftermath of our recent deluge, the topic of mudslides, erosion, and slope stabilization is on the minds of many. In this part of the world, slopes are everywhere, from Santa Clarita and the ...

They tolerate just about any well-drained soil and are drought tolerant once established, though foliage looks best when ...

The recent deluge of rain is a stark reminder that mudslides are an ever-present danger on the slopes that surround us, not only in the greater Los Angeles area but throughout communities in Southern ...

Q: I just had my slope stripped — Brazilian peppers had invaded, and they choke out everything. It is a good-sized slope and I am looking for economical and maintenance free ground cover/bushes to ...