The effects of erosion are all around us. Wind and water are the culprits, damaging plant life and the soil. Trees and plants combat the effects of erosion as roots help to keep the soil in place. Mechanically, vegetation increases the strength and competence of the soil by root reinforcement. A root-permeated soil behaves as a composite material in which fibers of relatively high tensile strength are embedded in a matrix of lower tensile strength. How do you give the roots a head start in erosion-prone areas? Look no further than the solution that land-scapers and site superintendents have used for the last 25 years: erosion blankets and turf reinforcement mats (TRMs).
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