strawmulching (Straw mulching)

Strawmulch is the most cost effective means of erosion control available. Commercial strawmulching as an erosion control tool was first introduced to the New Zealand market by our company and is now one of the major methods of erosion control protection.

Tests have shown that sediment run off is reduced by in excess of 80%.

We have custom made track mounted machines capable of getting into very difficult locations. All of our machines have metered seed and fertilizer spreading facilities, another innovative idea by Erosion Control Co ltd.

Strawmulching works by reducing the rain-drop impact and slowing down silt migration in much the same way as leaf litter does in the forest floor. New grass plants are protected under the blanket of straw. We are able to use straw mulching to greatly improve the results achieved from our other services (Tractor Grassing and Hydroseeding) when they are used out of season. This is because the straw has excellent water retention qualities in summer. In winter the straw blanket helps keep the ground surface warn and protects the germinating seeds from frosts and bird predation.

Unique Solutions

Problem: During the construction of Northern Motorway extensions, (Albany to Orewa) Erosion Control Co Ltd were asked to straw mulch large areas of open ground that were inaccessible to machinery.

Solution: By constructing a 100 meter long lay-flat hose to connect to our strawmulching machine Erosion Control Co Ltd solved the problem.

	Be early! .. Contact Erosion Control Co Ltd early to plan your winter shut down program.