Erosion Control and Site Stabilisation  

When soil is exposed, it doesn’t take much for the weather to start causing problems.

Rain can wash soil down a slope, wind can strip away the surface and, before long, a freshly cut batter can become patchy, dusty and prone to erosion.

This is where hydromulching comes in.

Hydromulching provides an even layer of seed, mulch, fertiliser and tackifier across the surface, helping protect exposed soil while giving new vegetation the conditions it needs to establish.

Cut batters and embankments are particularly vulnerable to erosion because of their slope and the amount of soil that can be exposed during construction or earthworks. Leaving these areas bare can lead to washouts, loss of topsoil and ongoing maintenance issues.

By hydromulching the surface, we can help protect the soil while establishing vegetation that will provide longer-term coverage and stability.

The mulch layer helps retain moisture, reduce the impact of rain and wind on the soil surface, and hold seed in place while it gets to work. As the vegetation establishes, the roots help bind the soil together and provide an important layer of ongoing protection.

Hydromulching is a versatile option for all sorts of large and exposed areas, including:

• Cut batters and embankments

• Roadside verges

• Subdivisions and construction sites

• Drainage lines

• Disturbed earthworks

• Large open areas

• Infrastructure projects

• Areas requiring fast, even coverage

• Erosion-prone ground

The beauty of hydromulching is that the mix can be tailored to the site. 

Soil type, slope, location, seasonal conditions and the type of vegetation required can all be taken into consideration when selecting the right application.

Where additional protection is needed, hydromulching can also be combined with erosion control products such as jute mesh or erosion matting.

At East Coast Hydromulching, we work across everything from smaller residential revegetation jobs through to large-scale construction, civil and erosion control projects. 

Need to stabilise an exposed area or get vegetation established? Get in touch with the East Coast Hydromulching team.