Landscape Netting for Erosion Control: Types, Uses & Installation

On slopes, windy sites, or erosion-prone areas, landscape netting holds seed and soil in place until vegetation establishes.

Common Netting Materials

• Jute: Natural fiber, biodegradable (one season), grid-woven, staked over seedbed.
• Coir (coconut fiber): Popular, sometimes bonded to plastic mesh for durability.
• Straw: Traditional erosion control; web-structured versions allow plant emergence while stabilizing soil.

Grid opening classes: Type A (65% open), Type B (50%), Type C (39% — for post-emergence use).

Installation

1. Prepare seedbed; sow seed.
2. Drape netting evenly; secure with soil staples/stakes.
3. Alternative: lay netting first, cover with 4 inches soil, rake smooth, then seed.

Biodegradable netting disappears; plastic mesh may remain permanently on steep slopes.