permaculture

[Ute Bohnsack <sustag@eircom.net>]

Hi Andrew,
much depends on where on the globe you are.
Here in Europe Salix (willow) species are often used for 'ecological
engineering' applications such as bank stabilisation. It is easily and
cheaply propagated from cuttings during dormancy, makes a dense root
network, and grows rapidly. It is (in Europe) a native species and
naturally occurs along river banks, amongst other habitats.
Try this link:
http://www.google.com/search?as_q=Salix&num=10&hl=en&btnG=Google+Search&as_epq=bank+stabilisation&as_oq=&as_eq=&lr=&as_ft=i&as_filetype=&as_qdr=all&as_occt=any&as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&safe=images

HTH
Ute

Sunday, January 30, 2005, 7:39:35 AM, you wrote:

AC> Dear all,

AC>    Does anyone know which are the fastest growing sedums from seed that 
will
AC> provide acres of ground cover in a matter of months and will be
AC> frost/ice/snow tolerant and also drought resistant. Alternatively, does
AC> anyone know of other attractive/interesting (flowering) perennial species
AC> that will do the same job.

AC>    Also, does anyone know which trees are the best to bind banks, steep
AC> slopes and terraces to stop subsidence rapidly and long term. I am 
currently
AC> using Cypress trees intermingled with Sambuca Nigra. Does anyone have any
AC> other better ideas.

AC>   Thanks in advance.

AC> Yours,

AC> Andrew.

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