Following the belt and suspenders strategy,
we had
jute mats
laid down over the slope.
In addition to providing additional stability,
they turned the color to a more appropriate Fall tan.
Then,
using dead branches we had collected from the property,
we weighted the mats down so the wind will not blow them away.
The slurry and mats will biodegrade over the next 2 years,
after giving the grasses a chance to take root and anchor
the soil.
In about 8 months,
we will know if our strategy works.
